The Basics Of Life Insurance

There are two main types of life insurance with several variations of each type. Life insurance can be classified as a term or permanent policy. At least that is the simplified explanation of the two types of life insurance commonly offered. The most common life insurance policies can be placed into the following categories: term, whole life, universal life, variable life, and variable universal life. Each one of these insurance policies has a place in one's life and at different times in someone's life, they may have need of one or a combination of these types of insurance products. Depending on your circumstances, you may or may not even have a need for life insurance. Everyone's situation is different and therefor the need for life insurance will vary dramatically from individual to individual and from family to family. In order for life insurance to be effective and useful there are many things that need to be considered when buying a policy. In The Basics of Life Insurance we will examine the difference between term and permanent life insurance, the differences between the various types of permanent insurance, and what products are right for those seeking life insurance. This is booklet is a good dtarting point for those who have general questions about life insurance. Buy your copy today.

Human life, in all its manifestations, has immeasurable social and economic value. Since ancient times, human beings have tried to put in place systems to sustain and flourish in the face of adversity. In modern times, life insurance is one such financial arrangement that provides social and economic security to individuals and to the communities. Awareness of the basic features and categories of insurance is important in today’s life insurance market where all companies are offering a number of innovative products with multiple features. Divided into three parts, this book incorporates the basics of life insurance, risk management, and health and micro-insurance, in detail. Part I (Concepts, Principles and Processes) systematically defines life insurance, its legal contract and characteristics, marketing and distribution processes involved, and the future trends. Part II (Risk Management, Underwriting, Reinsurance and Claims) explicates the importance of risk management, the process of underwriting, and the types and concepts of reinsurance and claims. Part III (Employee Benefits, Pensions, Annuities, Micro-insurance and Health Insurance) covers allied topics, such as pension products, micro-insurance and health insurance which are increasingly becoming important for the industry for both the social and commercial perspectives.

Does the concept of life insurance give you a headache? Have you put off getting life insurance because you don't know how to get started? Are you unable to properly appreciate the life insurance plans you've bought or that someone else purchased for you? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, this book can help you solve your life insurance troubles and may save you a large amount of money.

What are the first two things that come to mind when you think of life insurance? If you thought "death and salespeople," you're not alone. Life insurance is a notoriously complex, confusing, and intimidating subject. But it should be a key element in anyone's financial plan. The Facts of Life is an easy-to-understand guide to life insurance and its related products for the average Canadian. Through an accessible and engaging story and cast of characters, it explains how to determine how much coverage is enough; where and how to purchase insurance; when to choose one product over another; what policies really mean; tax advantages of certain insurance products; money-saving strategies for Canadians in all income categories; and much more. With The Facts of Life, you'll learn about the basics of life insurance, the choices you have to make as a financial consumer, and how best to use insurance to protect your family, your business, and even to grow your wealth.

Insurance is perhaps the most effective device for managing ‘risk,’ which is a pervasive phenomenon in our lives. We can sometimes avoid or reduce it but never entirely eliminate it. Whether you are a Graduate student who is studying insurance as a part of your curriculum, or an Executive managing your Organization’s Insurance and Risk Management Program this book will provide you with a strong conceptual foundation, comprehensive knowledge of non-life and life insurance products, and perspectives on how insurance functions as a part of the economy. Essentially, you will understand ‘why’ it is needed, ‘what’ solutions it provides, and ‘how’ different business processes and professionals work together to deliver the vital compensation to victims of disasters. Organized in 18 chapters that are comprehensive yet brief, it continuously relates facts to theories, concepts to processes, events to their context, and the rule-of-thumb to underlying basic principles. Thus, insurance will be demystified, and you will be empowered to decode ‘insurance speak.’

"... is a guide to the evaluation, selection, and purchase of life insurance. The portfolio provides a brief section on life insurance basics and a description of the tax preferences life insurance enjoys. The portfolio then provides a detailed analysis of the six basic questions that an insured and his or her advisor should ask when purchasing life insurance"--Portfolio description sheet (p. iii).

*Amazon Bestseller in Life Insurance* A user-friendly guide to making expert decisions on life insurance policies Need help facing the constant barrage of information from competing life insurance companies? With thirty-five years of experience in the life insurance business, Tony Steuer delivers a practical, one-of-a-kind resource for anyone involved in choosing or monitoring a life insurance policy. This guide helps make a complex financial product understandable for consumers and is an essential reference, textbook, and training manual for financial advisors. Using a simple question-and-answer format, Steuer covers the essential basics and the finer points of life insurance, including how to: Differentiate between types of policies Find and evaluate a policy and company Hire a trusted agent Understand the practice of underwriting Monitor a policy’s performance With all the advice to help you avoid unnecessary pitfalls and unpleasant surprises, Steuer’s guide will help you make informed, confident decisions and gain the maximum benefit from your life insurance policy.