POLICY OPTIONS
A life settlement is a way for you to sell your life insurance policy to someone else for a lump sum of money. You might consider doing this if you no longer need the policy or if you're having trouble affording the premiums. The person who buys your policy becomes the new beneficiary and takes over paying the premiums. Then, when you pass away, the new beneficiary gets the death benefit from the policy. The money you receive from selling the policy can be used to pay off bills, help with medical expenses, or cover your retirement expenses. Depending on your health status and age the buyer may pay up to eighty percent of the total benefit.
A partial life settlement is a financial transaction where you sell a portion of your life insurance policy to a third-party investor for a lump sum cash payment. This means that you'll still own a portion of your policy and will continue to receive the benefits associated with it, such as the death benefit, while the investor will own the other portion and receive a portion of the death benefit when you pass away.
A partial life settlement may be a good option if you need some immediate cash but still want to maintain some coverage for your loved ones. The money you receive from the partial settlement can be used for any purpose, such as paying off debts, funding medical treatment or covering living expenses.
A viatical settlement is a way for someone who is very sick and has a life expectancy of two years or less to sell their life insurance policy to someone else for a lump sum of money. The person who buys the policy becomes the new beneficiary and takes over paying the premiums. When the person who sold the policy passes away, the new beneficiary gets the death benefit. The money you receive from selling the policy can be used to pay for medical expenses, help with living expenses, or for any other purpose you may need it for.
Surrendering your life insurance policy for cash value means that you are cancelling your policy and receiving a lump sum of money from your insurance company. The amount of money you receive will depend on how much cash value has accumulated in your policy, which is money that has been set aside from your premiums and has grown over time. This money can be used for any purpose, such as paying off bills, funding retirement, or covering medical expenses.
Surrendering your life insurance policy for cash value may be a good option for you if you no longer need the policy or if you're having trouble affording the premiums.
Letting your life insurance policy lapse means that you stop paying your premiums and your policy will eventually be cancelled by the insurance company. This means that your coverage will end and your beneficiaries won't receive a death benefit if you pass away after the policy has lapsed.
Exchanging your life insurance policy for a more suitable one means that you replace your current policy with a new one that better meets your needs. This may be a good option if your circumstances have changed, such as if you need more coverage or if you're looking for a policy with more flexible premiums.
When exchanging your life insurance policy, it's important to make sure that you understand the terms and benefits of the new policy and how it compares to your current one. You'll also want to consider any fees or charges associated with the exchange and how they may affect the value of your policy.