What is Life Insurance?

Life insurance is a contract between a person and an insurance company. The policyholder pays premiums, and in return, the insurance company pays a tax-free death benefit to the chosen beneficiaries when the insured person passes away.

The purpose is simple: financial protection and peace of mind.

Life insurance can help loved ones cover:

  • Funeral and burial costs
  • Mortgage or rent
  • Daily living expenses
  • Debts (credit cards, loans)
  • Children’s education
  • Lost income 

Types of Life Insurance

1. Term Life Insurance: 

What it is:
Coverage for a specific period (10, 20, or 30 years).

Best for:

  • Income replacement
  • Young families
  • Mortgage protection
  • Affordable coverage

Key points:

  • Lower cost
  • No cash value
  • Pays out only if death occurs during the term

2. Whole Life Insurance:

What it is:
Permanent coverage that lasts your entire life.

Best for:

  • Final expense planning
  • Long-term financial security
  • Guaranteed coverage

Key points:

  • Fixed premiums
  • Builds cash value
  • Guaranteed death benefit

3. Universal Life Insurance

What it is:
Permanent life insurance with flexible premiums and benefits.

Best for:

  • People wanting flexibility
  • Long-term planning with cash value growth

Key points:

  • Adjustable premiums
  • Cash value tied to interest rates
  • Lifelong coverage if funded properly

4. Final Expense Insurance

​What it is:
Smaller whole life policies designed to cover end-of-life costs.

Best for:

  • Seniors
  • Funeral and burial expenses

Key points:

  • Lower coverage amounts
  • Easier approval
  • Fixed premiums for life
     

How People Use Life Insurance?

Income Protection

Replaces lost income so families can maintain their lifestyle.

Final Expenses

Covers funeral, burial, cremation, and medical bills.

Debt Protection

Pays off mortgages, car loans, and credit cards.

Wealth Transfer

Leaves money to children, grandchildren, or loved ones tax-free.

Cash Value Access

Some policies allow borrowing against cash value for:

  • Emergencies
  • Education
  • Home repairs
  • Retirement supplement

Contact

Telephone: 215-664-7313
E-mail: Kervens@legacywellinsurance.com

Office hours

Monday Friday
10am 5pm

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