Insurance provides pure death protection since it only pays a death benefit if the insured dies during the policy term. Term life insurance does not accrue cash value.
Insurance that provides life insurance protection for the insured's entire life, or until age 100. Whole life insurance provides living benefits. Synonymous with permanent life insurance.
Policies that earn a fluctuating rate of interest and do not guarantee a certain cash value. Policies have fixed level premiums and a guaranteed minimum death benefit.
Universal life insurance with a separate account. The variable portion of premiums is invested in the insurer's separate account.
Life insurance that allows the policyowner to buy term and invest the difference. Synonymous with unbundled life insurance and flexible premium adjustable life.