Two main types of life insurance

Universal Life Insurance

The basic purpose of any insurance policy is to pay death benefits, which is what this sort of insurance does. It will, however, offer the policyholder the benefit of having tax-deferred savings account in addition to giving the required death payments to living family members. 

This is what I meant when I said that insurance for a single person can be optional but recommended, especially for young single people. The reason for this is that after around 15-20 years of owning a universal life insurance policy, the savings component of the policy will pay off. After the grace period has passed, this policy can be used as collateral for a loan, or you can just borrow against it.

Some financial gurus may argue that there are much better savings investment options than Universal Life Insurance, but the double benefits of this type of insurance make it an attractive option that most of these gurus cannot argue against.

Term life insurance

Term life insurance is popular because of its low cost and flexibility. It provides basic insurance protection for a specified length of time. It does not, however, include a savings component like Universal Life insurance. At the conclusion of the term or throughout the term, there will be no cashing out. 

The premiums for this coverage are typically cheaper than those for universal life. This type of policy can last anywhere between 10 and 30 years and is renewed at the end of the period. The low cost and adjustable term durations are what make this policy appealing.

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