Getting life insurance usually requires a medical exam so your provider gets a clearer picture of your health status. But some policies don't require an exam, including group life insurance and burial ...

Understanding how and why insurer make decisions could improve your chances of getting the policy and price you want Written By Written by Insurance Writer, Buy Side John is a staff writer at Buy Side ...

Discover the differences between permanent and term life insurance, including coverage duration, benefits, and costs, to ...

Term and whole are your two main options when purchasing life insurance. For older adults, though, many assume term life insurance is the only choice. And while its lower price and shorter duration ...

Getting life insurance is a good idea, especially if you have a spouse or kids. But choosing the right life insurance policy for your family can be confusing, especially with dozens of types of ...

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The end of the calendar year marks a time for retrospection and an opportunity to look forward. For millions of Americans, this includes a closer look at their financial situation. Seniors, in ...

Know when to get life insurance and when you might want to skip coverage Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance staff writer at Buy Side. Edited ...

When it’s time to get life insurance, you need to understand your options. Both term insurance and permanent life insurance pay death benefits to a beneficiary but with some important differences in ...

Getting the right insurance policy can give you and your family an extra layer of financial protection. No one wants to file a claim on a whole life insurance policy, but some people believe that it’s ...

Even though each company may have advantages and disadvantages of its own, the main goal is to reduce risks and offer peace of mind. However, finding the right company may be challenging. Zander ...

Learn the ins and outs of collateral assignment in life insurance policies, how it secures loans, and what it means for your beneficiaries.