Congratulations! Your policy was approved, delivered to you, and placed inforce. Your life insurance journey is over…
right?
Actually, you’re just getting started. Life insurance can last a long time, and a lot can happen in the years after your policy is placed inforce. We recommend that you take a look at your policy every year or so to make sure that your policy is still meeting your needs after all the changes of the past year.
These are some of the most common changes that come up during a policy’s term which might prompt a change to your coverage amount.
Growing your Family
If you’ve gotten married, had a kid, or even gotten a new pet since you got your policy, you might want to make sure that every part of your family is taken care of in the event of your death.
Between the ages of 20 and 30, the average American is getting married, and thinking about having kids. With so many changes coming back to back, there are a lot of opportunities to increase your coverage.
Depending on his age and how long it’s been since he bought his first policy, Todd could also consider adding a $100,000 plan on top of his existing $400,000 policy, which might offer a lower final price. Your agent will be able to walk you through these kinds of options, and offer advice on the best way to manage your insurance portfolio.
New Financial Pressures
Life is expensive, and if you’ve bought a new car or house, you may have some payments that you’ll need covered if you were to pass away. According to the National Association of Realtors, Generations X and Y are buying more homes than all other age groups combined, so the years in which you would need life insurance coverage are often the same years when people make big purchases.
Change in Lifestyle
If you’ve recently seen a big change in pay, you might want to consider changing the face amount of your policy in order to better match your income. One of the primary things that life insurance does is replace your income so that your family can have the money they need to live comfortably. If you purchased a policy in the past, a new job can mean that your existing coverage won’t stretch as long as you’d like.
As you can see, checking up on your insurance coverage can help you better adapt to the changes that life brings your way. If you find that your coverage isn’t matching your current financial needs, get in touch with an agent at Quotacy, and they’ll be able to discuss your new situation and find the type of coverage that’s right for you.
If you decide that you need more coverage, we’d love to help you get started on a new application! Check out our quote tool, and we’ll help you find the best deal for a policy to cover your new needs.
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