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Where Should One Get Life Insurance From

by | Jan 23, 2015 | Blog, Insurance | 0 comments

Where Should One Get Life Insurance From

Life insurance is something that every adult should have. It provides your beneficiary with a predetermined sum of money at the time of your death. This is particularly important if you are the main source of income for your family. Without life insurance to provide for your family, they could be left without income and owing substantial amounts of money for medical bills, outstanding debts, etc.

While everyone knows that this type of insurance is necessary, the amount of paperwork that is involved can seem somewhat intimidating. Fortunately, when it comes to purchasing your insurance, there are more choices in today’s society than there were in the past and it isn’t difficult to find one that suits your preferences and needs. There are three main ways to purchase life insurance today and they each have their advantages as well as their drawbacks.

Purchasing Online Life Insurance

The internet has given consumers many purchasing options that weren’t available even a few years ago and life insurance is no exception. The internet has made it far easier to get life insurance quotes as well as to actually purchase a policy. There are however, limitations to what types of policies that you can acquire. One of the benefits of online insurance is that in many cases, no medical exam is required, but this may limit you to such policies as term insurance or allow you to purchase a limited amount of coverage. Overall, while this is the most convenient way to purchase an insurance policy, the limitations outweigh the benefits is most cases.

Purchasing Life Insurance By Phone

Getting life insurance quotes or buying a policy over the phone is very similar to buying online, but it has the added benefit of being able to talk to a real person. Some of the same limitations may apply, but it is much easier to have any questions answered or to discuss your options when speaking on the telephone. Similar to the online insurance, some companies may offer coverage without a medical examination, but will limit coverage. If the company does require an exam for the policy that you want, it may be possible to have the results sent or faxed directly to the company.

Purchasing Life Insurance From a Local Agent

For most people, this is by far the best option when it’s time to buy a life insurance policy. Meeting face to face with an insurance agent and having him or her there to guide you through the paperwork and decision making is the best way to ensure that you get exactly the kind of coverage that is best for you. Working with an agent can allow you to voice any questions or concerns that you may have about your coverage. In addition, when dealing with something as important as life insurance, interacting with a person who knows the ins and outs of the business can help you to feel more at ease with the process.

Though these are certainly not the only ways to get life insurance quotes or purchase a policy, they are the most common. As with anything in life, different circumstances create different needs, but regardless of how you choose to purchase your insurance, it is important to do it as early in life as possible.

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