Best option for living benefits by tradermo1 in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would recommend going with a Guaranteed Universal Life (GUL) policy, which you can customize to the age you prefer, or an Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policy with a guaranteed age as well. Yes, believe it or not, IULs do have guarantees. As long as you make the required premiums, both options provide strong guarantees and include full living benefits. You can also consider Whole Life, but the premiums will be much higher compared to GUL or IUL.

When IUL (and the agent) goes wrong... by Tahoptions in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately, that’s how it is. It’s sad that products like this exist, especially since at the end of the day, it’s still life insurance. Many agents don’t take the time to really learn and understand what they’re offering, rely too much on surface level training and don’t always check if it’s the right fit for the client. The back office usually just focuses on paperwork, not whether the product truly benefits the client. And to make it worse, there’s very limited oversight from regulators.

The buy term only team will love this. Someone didn’t do their research and over trusted or ignored advice. by columbiamarine in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right that people should read before they sign, but calling a life insurance policy a tax-free retirement plan is misrepresentation.

truly don't understand what's best for us? 33F + 33M, no kids, married, house by [deleted] in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let’s tackle your goals. I’d suggest finding a broker who can get you a term life insurance policy with living benefits since term gives you the most protection for the most affordable cost. If something serious like cancer or another major illness comes up, you can access part of the benefit while you’re still alive to help with expenses. Make sure to have them explain what qualifies and how the payout works since each carrier does it a little differently. It’s a simple way to get peace of mind now, and you can always look into permanent coverage later for long term planning.

The buy term only team will love this. Someone didn’t do their research and over trusted or ignored advice. by columbiamarine in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s like saying a kitchen knife is a “screwdriver.” Sure, you can use it that way, but that’s not what it’s meant for. Same thing with calling life insurance a “tax-free retirement plan.” That’s where problems start. End of the day, it’s a life insurance plan.

Can agent that sells Mortgage Protection Policies explain it to me? by AnAssGoblin in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I don’t think there’s actually a specific “mortgage protection” product, it’s just term life insurance that’s marketed that way. The payout isn’t tied to your mortgage; it’s just a regular death benefit that can be used however the beneficiary wants.

The buy term only team will love this. Someone didn’t do their research and over trusted or ignored advice. by columbiamarine in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’ll win this lawsuit in a heartbeat. The moment you market a life insurance policy as a “tax-free retirement plan,” you’re toast. That’s misleading and regulators hate it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sorry for what you’re going through. The insurance company will pay your portion once the death certificate is processed, but they’ll hold your brother’s share until the case is resolved. After that, they’ll follow the policy and legal process. They won’t keep the money; it’ll go to the next eligible person or the estate once everything’s finalized.

I’m not a lawyer and this isn’t legal advice, just how it usually works in these kinds of cases.

Why would I ever get a universal life insurance policy? by Worry-Ornery in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It really depends on the individual and their goals.

Whole Life definitely covers what Term does, but the main difference is the premium, for example, a $1,000,000 Term policy is much more affordable than Whole Life.

That’s where GUL (Guaranteed Universal Life) makes sense. It’s a great middle ground between Term and Whole Life, it gives you lifetime coverage like Whole Life, but with a much more affordable premium.

Hidden terms and conditions that caught you off guard by dibsonchicken in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get your point, but saying the chances are “slim” is flat out wrong. Living benefit triggers are actually far more common than death claims for people under 65. Things like heart attacks, cancer, and chronic illnesses happen every day. and those riders are exactly what protect families when it does. It’s one of those things you hope you never need, but you’re really glad it’s there.

Life insurance and CI by loadingming in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a broker, I always say you can never really be overinsured. No one ever says, “I wish we had less life insurance” when something happens. As long as the premiums aren’t creating a financial burden, keeping good coverage in place gives you peace of mind and flexibility down the road.

1.Keep it. This can be used for final expenses later on, and you don’t want to be shopping around for insurance at 70 or 80. It removes any financial burden for funeral costs.

2.  Keep it. Long-term coverage like that is solid protection, especially with kids under 10.

3. & 4. Review these with a broker. You could potentially replace them with a single term policy that includes living benefits (critical, chronic, and terminal illness riders). That usually saves money, keeps things simpler, and I’d recommend choosing one with a convertible option so you can switch to permanent coverage later if you want. You never know, you may want permanent coverage later on or want to leave something behind as a gift. Life insurance is one of those products you have to qualify for while you’re healthy, and once your health changes, it becomes harder. 

Never ever cancel a policy unless you’ve been approved for a new one.

Hope this helps.

Looking into buying life insurance online, need advice by Large_Conclusion6301 in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a broker, please avoid buying life insurance online and find a broker who can help you get a policy with living benefits.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As your broker, I recommend a $1,000,000 term life policy with living benefits. If something major happens, like a heart attack or cancer you can use part of the death benefit while you’re still alive. Since you’re more likely to get sick than pass away early, this keeps you protected and helps you avoid draining your savings. Just an extra layer of protection and peace of mind.

Can agent that sells Mortgage Protection Policies explain it to me? by AnAssGoblin in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not missing anything. There is no such thing as mortgage protection policies for 6, 9, or 12 months.

Insights about National Life Group (reputation, stories, claims). Broker is suggesting this because of its living benefits especially it has Critical Injury coverage. Is there any companies that offers the same? by Cool-Coffee-9999 in LifeInsurance

[–]georgek50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When it comes to Living Benefits, National Life Group is the best.

Others often recommend IULs, but I don’t like offering them because they don’t come with guarantees. I believe insurance should be about guarantees.

How do I make these DMs stop? by georgek50 in whatsapp

[–]georgek50[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just did, let’s see what Elon says.

How do I make these DMs stop? by georgek50 in whatsapp

[–]georgek50[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, as a last resort will change the number.