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Convertible Term Life Insurance
Written by Aaron Wilkens   

What Are Your Options: Convertible Term

Convertable Term LifeConvertible term life insurance is one of the best options for those looking for a term life insurance policy that will do more for them.  In a standard term life insurance policy, you will find that the insurance benefits will expire when the term is complete.   When you invest in convertible insurance policies, though, this is not necessary the case. With this policy option, you are able to insure the insurance is converted to permanent life insurance instead, which allows you to keep many of your benefits.

Convertible term life insurance allows you to convert the policy into a new one at the end of the term.  Some benefits of this include keeping the same premiums while other times, you are eligible no matter what your physical situation is.  There are several different types of insurance to consider though; you will need to weigh the benefits of any and all of them to make the best decision.

If you are considering any type of term life insurance, it is essential to consider the benefits of convertible term life insurance as well.  No matter what type of insurance you are considering, including group term life insurance, it is essential to have a good understanding of your options.  Below are some of those options outlined for you.  When buying term life insurance, consider each one of these to determine which offers you the best fit for your lifestyle.

  • Annual Renewable or a Convertible Term: This type of life insurance is a term life insurance policy that will allow you to renew it at the end of each of the one year terms.  In most cases, when you do renew this type of policy you will end up paying more in premiums.  It does not lock in a steady rate for you, but helps you insure that the life insurance will be available to you when you need to use it.  You can convert your policy to whole life insurance policies without any additionally underwriting needed.
  • 30 Year Guaranteed Level Term:  Another option in term life insurance, this one gives you a thirty year term where the premiums are the same throughout.  After thirty years, you have the ability to renew the policy without having to have a physical done.  More so, this type of insurance does have an annual increase in premium, after the initial 30 year term is up.  You can convert this type of insurance to a whole life policy without any additional underwriting done.  It usually only allows you to extend the coverage up to age 65.
  • 20 Year Guaranteed Level Term and 15 Year Level Guaranteed Term:  These policies are similar to the 30 year term insurance policy but they allow you to take advantage of a shorter term.  During the term length (20 or 15 years) the premiums stay the same and converting to whole life insurance without any additional underwriting costs to you is available.

When considering each of these options in term life insurance, the fact that it offers a clause allowing you to convert the policy into whole life or permanent life insurance is essential.  That is because it helps to guaranteed that when the term is over you will still be eligible and able to continue with life insurance without having to risk being too ill to do so.  You can select the right term for you, as low as 1 or 5 year term life insurance options.  Work with your insurance provider to determine which length of time is available to you.  Also, ask them if your life insurance is a convertible term life insurance policy.  If not, find out if you can purchase this policy if it fits your life.
 
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