Life insurance policy types

Policy types

Before you start shopping for life insurance, read this section to get to know the unique features and benefits that come with each type of policy

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Policy Types

Whole life insurance financial benefits

While whole life insurance may not be right for all, there are financial planning benefits to purchasing this type of permanent or cash value policy.

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What you should know before buying a credit insurance policy

Because your financial life doesn't always go as planned, credit insurance can be a way to protect your finances.

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3 benefits of permanent life insurance policies

While term insurance is extremely popular, there are good reasons to consider a permanent type of life insurance - including the potential for lifetime coverage.

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Survivorship life insurance definition and how it works

Survivorship life insurance offers a very different option in life insurance. Designed with very specific purposes in mind, you may want to see if this type of insurance is right for you.

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Guaranteed issue life insurance

This article gives quick facts about guaranteed issue life insurance, a policy you are guaranteed to be approved for, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages to this type of policy.

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Disability insurance questions

Statistics show a fair rate of those in the workforce will likely suffer a disability, yet few have insurance.

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Get smarter about your RV insurance

RV insurance is a specialized policy that varies from auto insurance in that it has higher liability limits, coverage for when it's used as a residence, and special equipment coverage.