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Life insurance is a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurer (the insurance company) where the insurer promises to pay a designated beneficiary a sum of money (the "benefits") upon the death of the insured person. Depending on the contract, other events such terminal or critical illness may also trigger payment. The policy holder typically pays a premium, either regularly or as a lump sum. Other expenses (such as funeral expenses) are also sometimes included in the premium.
Life policies are legal contracts and the terms of the contract describe the limitations of the insured events. Specific exclusions are often written into the contract to limit the liability of the insurer; common examples are claims relating to suicide, fraud, war, riot and civil commotion.
Life insurance may be divided into two basic classes: temporary and permanent; or the following subclasses: term, universal, whole life and endowment life insurance.
Why do you need Life Insurance?
The advantage for the policy owner is "peace of mind", in knowing that the death of the insured person will not result in financial hardship for loved ones.- Life Insurance policies can help secure the future of children for college/educational purposes as the amount of life Insurance Policy increases on a minor's or parent's life.
- The growth of a cash-value policy is tax-deferred - you do not pay taxes on the cash value accumulation until you withdraw funds from the policy.
- Life Insurance can be useful in paying estate taxes, along with other estate settlement amounts. Federal Estate Taxes are due nine months after death.
- Benefits are usually available immediately and may be used to help pay expenses such as final illness and funeral costs, eliminating the need to sell estate assets to cover these costs.
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Disclaimer: The above provided information is for general guidance only. It is not intended as, nor should it be taken to be, legal, financial or other professional advice for your situation.