When to review your life insurance policy

Purchasing life insurance can be a big step towards helping provide financial security for your loved ones. But many people feel like once they sign their policy — whether it’s a term or whole life plan — they can set it and forget it. And that’s not the case.

Whether you’re receiving money from a loved one’s policy or want to make it easier for your beneficiaries to collect the life insurance money you leave them, it helps to know the life insurance beneficiary rules and procedures.

Owning a home is a major milestone, but did you know it could also affect your life insurance needs? Explore how becoming a homeowner changes your financial responsibilities and why it’s important to consider life insurance alongside your homeowner’s insurance whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner.

If you’re going through the process of applying for life insurance, you may be asked to name a “contingent beneficiary.” What does this term mean, and how and why is a contingent beneficiary used? Read on to find out.

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Reading a homeowner’s insurance policy can be intimidating. With all the jargon, exclusions, and conditions you'll see, you may start thinking that Mom was right—maybe you should have gone to law school after all!

Shopping online for car insurance can be simple and quick. Whether you are a first-time driver who does not know where to start, or a long-time driver who is shopping online for the first time, you may want to use these tips to make the most of your online car insurance shopping experience.

Has your family grown? Life insurance may be essential for new parents or growing families. Learn about life insurance policies that could help provide additional financial coverage for your family.

For many veterans, leaving active duty can be a difficult time. You might be feeling a lot of uncertainty about the future. If you also have a family or loved ones who look to you for financial support, that feeling can be even more intense. Taking out a life insurance policy may be one way to help protect the future of the people you care about most.

After the age of 65, your insurance needs may change. Learn more about three key factors to consider when purchasing life insurance as a senior.

If you or someone you love is facing cancer, you know it impacts every part of life. It also affects how you search for life insurance coverage and who you buy it from.

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Purchasing life insurance can be one of the greatest things you can do to help ensure your loved ones are taken care of when you pass away. But deciding how much you need is often difficult. Here are six items you might consider when looking into life insurance.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance is designed specifically to cover certain accidents. It provides a payout in the event of death or permanent physical injury due to a covered accident. AD&D insurance is very different from traditional life insurance. Depending on your needs, you may want both kinds of coverage.

Living insurance is another name for a type of insurance that has been around for a while — it’s also sometimes called Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. Sound familiar? Let's learn more.

Watch this video to learn what makes AD&D and life insurance unique, and understand which options could be the right fit for you and your loved ones.

In this video, find out how AD&D insurance is different than life insurance and how it could make a big difference if there’s a loss of income in certain accidental scenarios.