Many Americans rely on group life insurance from an employer in the event of a death in their family. But in some circumstances, group life insurance is not enough, and an individual policy can provide more protection. The post How does group life insurance measure up? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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LifeHappens shares the story of how a successful business owner included life insurance as part of his long-term planning. When there was an unexpected downturn, that life insurance policy saved the business and all those whose livelihoods depended on it. Watch the video. The post How life insurance saved a business appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Life doesn’t always go as planned. When you married, you did the responsible thing and purchased life insurance policies for both you and your spouse. Each of you named the other as beneficiary, ensuring that no matter who passed away first, the survivor would be taken care of. At least, that was the plan. The post Expect the unexpected: Name a contingent <br>beneficiary on your life insurance policy appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Did you know most Americans (78 percent) agree that preparing financially for life’s unknowns is a way to show that you care? In fact, a little closer look at the data finds almost 2 in 3 (65 percent) think that having life insurance is key to taking care of their family financially. The post Life insurance protects, offers peace of mind appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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The biggest question to answer when purchasing life insurance is whether you need a term or permanent policy. Each type has advantages and limitations. To make the right decision, you should know and understand your options. The post Term vs. permanent life insurance: Which is right for you? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Would you believe that 1 in 5 families with children under age 18 does not have life insurance? As shocking as that may be to many of us, a 2018 study by LIMRA, a leading insurance and financial services trade organization, also found that 3 in 10 families would be in immediate financial trouble if a primary wage earner died. And, nearly half of respondents would experience financial adversity in just six months. The post Don’t put it off: Assess your life insurance appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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You name a beneficiary when you purchase a life insurance policy. This designation lets the insurance company know who should receive the proceeds of the policy. Keeping your beneficiary designation current is key to ensuring your life insurance benefits are paid as you desire. By not updating your beneficiary designation, your benefits may go to your estate instead of to those who need it the most. The post When things change, review your life insurance beneficiary appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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You name a beneficiary when you purchase a life insurance policy. This designation lets the insurance company know who should receive the proceeds of the policy. Keeping your beneficiary designation current is key to ensuring your life insurance benefits are paid as you desire. By not updating your beneficiary designation, your benefits may go to your estate instead of to those who need it the most. The post When things change, review your life insurance beneficiary appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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After the loss of a loved one, it can be a challenge to locate a life insurance policy … or even know if one exists. After all, it may have been issued 40 to 50 years ago. Here are tips to help find out if your loved one had an active life insurance policy or annuity contract. The post Helpful tips to locate a life insurance policy appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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