Here
is how a life settlement typically works:
A life settlement is the sale of an existing life insurance policy by the policyowner for an
amount that exceeds the current cash surrender value. The settlement amount is determined by the purchasing firm considering
factors such as the insurance policy conditions, age and health of the insured. A lump sum cash settlement is paid to
the policyholder in the exchange for contract ownership rights. The purchaser becomes the new policy owner and
pays all future premims.
Who is a candidate for a life settlement?
Senior clients age 65 or older.
Premium Financing typically works best for 70 and older and women age 77 and older that may have experienced a change
in health since the policy was issued.
What type of policies qualify for a life settlement
The life insurance policy must be transferable and beyond
their contestibilty period (typically 2 years). Other policy requirements include:
face amounts of $200,000 or more
universal life, variable universal life and convertible term polices.
issued by an A rated carrier
Why should a person sell a life insurance policy?
Often senior clients have outlived the need to provide for beneficiaries, the premiums are no longer affordable
or the estate's size and requirements have changes. For some, an under-performing policy can be sold and or replaced
with a more economical one. The proceeds of the sale are unrestricted and can be used by the seller for any purpose.
Sellers use the transaction and proceeds to reach a variety of financial and estate planning objectives including:
purchasing annuities
making gifts or funding charitable bequests
removing insurance
from an estate that is no longer needed
funding long term care insurance
funding medical expenses
Why use LIFE INVESTORS GROUP to assist in a life settlement?
A life settlement transaction assisted by LIFE INVESTORS GROUP offers the senior client and their advisers
a professional process, complete privacy and informed coordination with the settlement institutions for the funding of the
purchase.
Are there any compliance issues?
Some states require licenses to conduct life settlement transactions