Not exact matches
On the other hand, whole life
policies generally refer to a group of products that pay a
permanent death benefit, but also
accrue cash value over time.
Permanent offerings tend to be pricier than term because part of the money goes toward investments that the insurer makes
on your behalf, which allows your
policy to
accrue cash value over time.
For some, a
permanent policy may make the most sense because it provides lifetime coverage (provided you pay your premiums
on time and in full) and
accrues cash value.
You may also get a loan based
on the value of your
permanent policy or withdraw
accrued cash.
Potential Upside through Bonuses: Non-Guaranteed Simple Annual Reversionary Bonuses (if any) get
accrued to the
policy from the end of 1st
policy year and get paid out
on Maturity, Death or Accidental Total
Permanent Disability.
For example, you can borrow against the
accrued cash value
on most
permanent life insurance
policies, and some types of
policy will even allow you to participate in deciding where and how your premiums will be invested, which can yield a higher cash value.