By Mike Peterson, CIC

Life


 

  Life Brochure

Since the early 1980's I've seen a complete turn around in the life industry. The early 80's saw the introduction of a variable interest rate product most commonly known as Universal Life. It had features of Whole Life and Term Life combined while offering a higher interest rate than traditional whole life. I recall some products offering double digit interest rates! Then the interest rates began to fall and the UL products did not perform well. What followed was a shift of buyers preference toward Term and Whole Life.

The industry took notice and brought out new products. You can still purchase a Universal Life policy that is interest sensitive. We refer to this as the UL3 which is a asset growth product. More risk is associated with the UL3 being it is a variable interest rate product.

On the more conservative side we offer the UL4 product which incorporates many of positive attributes of the old whole life policy. We can structure a policy with a guaranteed death benefit. This is also referred to as a 'final expense' product.

You may need a combination of products to protect you properly. For example - when your children are young you may opt for more coverage utilizing TERM Insurance.

You could also have a UL3 product that typically offers a guaranteed interest rate. Caution - I do NOT like life policies that assume premium payments until Age 121. Consider a plan that has a shorter premium payment period.

A Final Expense policy such as a UL4 is a great product that can be paid up before you retire. For example - consider a 20 Pay UL4 policy for guaranteed death benefits with premiums that stop at a designated age.

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