Kansas Life Insurance
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Kansas Life Insurance: Your Questions Answered
Why Buy Life Insurance?
Life insurance provides an unmatched opportunity to care for your loved ones when you die. But more specifically, it helps your family meet all kinds of goals in your absence.
Most people buy life insurance to replace their family's lost income. Others buy it so their loved ones will have cash to pay off outstanding debts when they're gone, ensuring their spouse or children won't have to sell cherished possessions to pay taxes or funeral expenses. Still others use it to pay for their family's education, relocation or retirement.
Regardless why you choose to buy life insurance, this kind of purchase is a wise one if you want to make future provision for your family.
Important Considerations
Over 700 insurance companies and approximately 15,000 agents are currently licensed to sell Kansas life insurance, according to the Kansas Insurance Department. This creates a competitive marketplace, and increases the likelihood that you'll find just the right life insurance protection you need for an affordable price.
When trying to decide just how much life insurance you should purchase, consider the following factors:
- Any immediate needs your family may have at the time of your death
- Funds that might be needed during a readjustment period
- Ongoing financial needs
Many Kansas life insurance companies say you should purchase life insurance equal to five to seven times your annual take-home pay. However, this is a rule of thumb and only provides a guideline. Speak with a licensed Kansas life insurance agent to determine how much insurance you should buy to cover your family's actual needs should you pass away.
What Is Available
The two most common types of Kansas life insurance include:
- Term life: the simplest form, providing financial protection for a temporary period of time. May or may not be renewable. Normally written for individuals who need large amounts of coverage for specific time periods. Initial premiums are usually much less than for whole life insurance, but they may increase each year for a specified period. Good coverage for young Kansas families raising children or paying off mortgages over the short-term. Does not build equity, but monthly costs are low.
- Whole life: long-term financial protection. Includes a death benefit and, in some cases, cash savings. Builds equity over time, but premiums are higher than with term insurance. Rates remain the same once the policy is purchased. Good for those attempting to meet long-range financial goals.
Term life insurance is often compared to renting your home, while whole life is compared to home ownership. Homeowners build equity in their homes, while those who rent do not. When those homeowners sell their homes, they retain any cash benefits, just as those purchasing whole life insurance policies do when they cancel their policies. However, those with term insurance are protected only as long as their policies are in effect and they pay their premiums.
Which type of life insurance policy you need to purchase depends entirely on your family's situation in the event of your death. So educate yourself, ask questions and examine your own situation closely before making your final decision.
Choosing an Agent
Kansas life insurance agents are paid commissions to provide their clients with good customer service. So hold any agent you choose accountable for the following services:
- Advice about the right insurance policy for your needs
- Explanations of policy coverage and cost
- Information regarding the latest insurance developments
- Annual Kansas life insurance policy reviews
Agents who will not take the time to answer your questions, explain what they have to offer or review your coverage with you does not deserve your business. So expect the best—and switch to a different Kansas life insurance provider if you're not satisfied with the service you are given.
Wise Shopping
When shopping for life insurance coverage, don't rush into anything. Take your time and don't make any hasty decisions.
Make sure you understand all policy provisions fully before you sign on the dotted line. And don't pay cash when you make your purchase. You may need a receipt and all the associated paperwork as verification of your purchase later, should you decide to withdraw from your contract.
Perhaps most importantly, remember: Kansas life insurance providers are obligated by law to provide you with a 10-day "free look" period. During this time, you may change your mind FOR ANY REASON and get all your money back. So review your new policy and make sure it spells out the coverage you expected before this 10-day window expires.
Have More Questions?
The Kansas Insurance Department can answer any questions you may have regarding Kansas life insurance—so just ask! You can reach them online at www.ksinsurance.org , or by phone at 785-296-3071.
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