Death Benefit Protection: Like other types of life insurance, the primary purpose of universal life insurance is to provide a death benefit to the policy’s beneficiaries in the event of the policyholder’s death. The death benefit is typically a tax-free lump sum of money that can be used to cover expenses such as funeral costs, outstanding debts, or to provide financial support for the policyholder’s family.
Cash Value Accumulation: Universal life insurance includes a cash value component that grows over time. The cash value is typically invested in a combination of stocks, bonds, and other investment vehicles, and can accumulate over the life of the policy.
Flexible Premiums: Unlike traditional permanent life insurance options, universal life insurance allows the policyholder to choose the amount and frequency of their premium payments. This means that the policyholder can increase or decrease their premium payments based on their individual needs and financial situation.
Flexible Death Benefit: Universal life insurance also allows the policyholder to choose the amount of their death benefit. This means that the policyholder can increase or decrease the death benefit based on their individual needs and financial situation.
Interest Credits: Universal life insurance policies typically earn interest credits based on the performance of the underlying investments. These interest credits can be used to increase the death benefit, reduce the cost of the coverage, or to increase the policy’s cash value.
Policy Loans: Policyholders with a universal life insurance policy can take out loans against the policy’s cash value. These loans do not have to be repaid, but will reduce the death benefit and the cash value of the policy if they are not repaid.
Universal life insurance can be a good option for those who want more control and flexibility over their life insurance coverage. It’s important to carefully consider your individual needs, financial goals, and budget before purchasing a universal life insurance policy. Click the link below to speak with an agent to help determine if universal life insurance is the right choice for you.