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When to Review Your Life Insurance


You did your homework. You researched how much life insurance you needed, what type of products were best and purchased a life insurance policy when you were young and healthy. You are ahead of the game – or so you think.

According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, you should regularly review your life insurance policies. Your policy should never be tucked away and forgotten.

As a general rule of thumb, you should perform an annual review of your policy to ensure that it is still meeting your needs. However, if you experience a major life event, you should review your coverage immediately.

Items to consider or review annually:

  • Amount of debt (Home Loans, Car Payments, Credit Card, and Student Loans)
  • Financial responsibilities
  • Beneficiaries
  • Permanent or temporary coverage
  • Policy performance, if cash value is included
  • Insurance Company's Financial rating

Events that warrant immediate review:

  • Marriage or divorce
  • Addition to the family (New born baby, or Adoption)
  • Becoming empty nesters
  • Change in jobs or retirement
  • Major purchases – home, business, etc.
  • Loss of a loved one

As your life changes, so should your life insurance. Contact our agency to review your life insurance today.