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In its most basic form, life insurance is a contract between the policyholder and an insurance company that provides a cash payout to a named beneficiary if the policyholder dies under covered ...

Return of premium life insurance refunds most or all of your premium payments if you outlive the term length of your policy. Due to the refund feature, this policy type will generally cost more than a ...

Term insurance locks in rates for a specific period, with low-cost premiums but no cash value. Whole life provides lifelong coverage and a cash value account, but premiums are typically much higher ...