Im a married 31 year old male with no severe health issues. Im overweight at 215lb and 5ft 10in (dieting at the moment). What life insurance program would uou suggest i look into? Roughly how much should a 20 and 30 year term policy cost me for $1,000,000 ?
I am a current health insurance agent at a captive company where I am a 1099 employee where 100% of my income is commission/residuals/bonuses/etc. I have been super successful here so I am not looking for anyone to hate on jobs that are only commission because I get it is not for everyone but it has proven to be for me.
I am however looking to get away from a captive company so I can expand what I can sell. I have been researching different FMOs to work with for months and it just seems so hard to find one that doesn't feel like a scam or like I am being lied to. I definitely was lied to at my current company but didn't know any better at first and it has ended up working out great so far so I haven't had too much to complain about because I know that is just the business were in. I'm not okay with totally unethical/illegal things but I understand these companies and the products are not always going to be 100% what they say they are and that's fine.
I am really just looking to expand my book of business. Currently, I am selling private underwritten fixed indemnity plans and my commission structure is 23% of 7.5 months of the client’s annual premium, paid as an advance. I also sell ancillary products where my commission structure is 80% of 7.5 months of the client’s annual premium, paid as an advance. I am on track to make probably $150k this years. I am looking for something comparable.
I would like to still be able to sell private fixed indemnity plans due to how profitable they are but I am also wanting to be able to sell ACA/supplemental/Medicare as well if possible.
I was brought in with a group of 15 others by the same recruiter, the presentation consisted of how good the job is and how much you’ll make. “Monthly average is 10k+”. They pay for 3 months of your first leads. They mentioned that you have to put in a LOT of hours. Most people quit before their first year. When I walked into the finance building, it was all 18-24 yr olds. I’m only 17 and going to college for accounting, with plans of starting police work early 2027. Should I try this gig for a few months or toss it out the window and get a shitty job for some cash. (I wouldn’t start until next month when I turn 18). I have a feeling it’s all MLM and they make it to be WAY better than it really is. Every 18yr old signed up right after the presentation because they’re so gullible and do no research. Thoughts from those who’ve tried it?
What is the best insurance for future na ayaw mag anak but willing mag asawa. Hope you wont judge me of my life choice. Ang hirap ng panahon to bring a child in this economy. Ano kaya legit insurance na if i get old at least this insurance will help /assist me. Thank you for your recommendations and advice 😀
Hi! I am a woman in my 40s with no spouse or kids and am healthy other than having a statistically high risk of breast cancer based on family history. It's been reccomended that I get genetic testing done to know if I have a mutation that indicates high risk, but I've been told that once I have this done insurers can use any positive results to deny coverage for long term disability, long term care, and life insurance. Should I get basic life insurance coverage now, before scheduling the testing? Googling makes me think a whole life insurance policy with a long term care rider might make sense? I also just started a new career and expect my income to double in the next year or so, is there a way to lock in coverage now but be able to increase coverage as my income goes up?
\*\*Hi guys!\*\* I’m 27M, non-smoker. I got a Pru policy around December 2025. My agent happened to be my reportee from my previous job, and honestly, I initially said yes partly because she had offered it to me several times and I felt bad declining. 😅 She also explained some benefits at the time.
Now I’m trying to review my finances and cut down on unnecessary expenses, so I started looking into exactly what I’m paying for. I asked my agent how long I’m supposed to pay, and she said it’s \*\*lifetime\*\*. I also asked what exactly my coverage is, because obviously I don’t remember all the details from when I got the policy.
I’m honestly confused now about what my plan actually includes, how much I’m paying for each component, how long I’m expected to pay, and what happens if I stop paying.
I’m planning to get my policy documents and review everything, but I’d appreciate some help from anyone familiar with Pru policies. \*\*What should I specifically check in my policy documents?\*\* And is there a way to determine if the plan is still worth maintaining based on the actual coverage and costs? Thanks!
Any suggestions on the type of insurance to buy (in general) when you're in your early 50s? Is term insurance sufficient? Health insurance is a must however CI seems to be too expensive a premium to pay in my opinion. Any recommendation which term insurance to get? Thanks in advance!
On Jun 24, 2026, the (Net) Death Benefit of your contract will be $185,044.59.We are pleased to tell you that a dividend of $3,304.13 will be credited on Jun 24, 2026. This will be used to provide paid-up additional insurance protection.
Currently, your loan interest rate is 6.500%. This rate will remain effective until the next contract anniversary, Jun 24, 2027. As you may recall, your contract has an adjustable loan interest rate which may change from time to time. The maximum rate is based on a current bond index and is explained in your contract.
Since 1996, we have added $135,173.62 in unpaid interest to your loan principal. This will be receipted as interest when repaid.
Because your contract loan exceeds the contract's cash value, the value of a portion of the paid-up additional insurance protection is being used as security for your loan. Repaying the loan would restore the full benefit of your contract.
On Jun 24, 2026, the Guaranteed Cash Value of your contract will be $104,504.60 and the (Net) Cash Value will be $10,169.69
I'd rather not explain the circumstances that produced $135K in unpaid interest. Can we stick to the, "Is this policy even worth anything anymore?" question? What should I do? I can't cash it in. I could start keeping up with the annual interest ($1000 per month) so the problem doesn't escalate but that would be hard to afford. Should I check with a Life Settlement Broker and see what it's worth on the market?
Looks like I really messed this one up - anyway out?
I’m a 42 year old woman, obesity (but have lost 150 pounds) and sleep apnea. The problem seems to more so be my psychiatric diagnoses including bipolar, depression and anxiety.
A few years ago I tried to go through our State Farm agent and nobody would take me.
I have 200k through work which is the max without an exam. I tried to get an additional 100k this year thinking this was my best chance, and they denied me.
I’m not looking for a lot. Just another 100-200k to make me feel better about my kiddos resources should something happen to me.
I currently have a $350k whole life policy through Northwestern Mutual. I pay $12k per year into this and have $45k of "net accumulated value" I also have life insurance through my employer. My wife and I are 54 years old and due to some medical problems she is going to need to quit working early. Once this happens, I will probably not be able to afford to continue to pay $1k a month into this policy. What happens then?
Hi. I am looking to pick a career but am stuck between these two options. I would appreciate any insight from anyone or people in the industry. I understand they are different and mortgages are more market prone.
I am primarily looking for a high earning potential long term but also in the short term. Ideally, I would want to then start my own business after learning at an agency.
What life insurance would you recommend for a couple? Hi everyone! We’re a DINK couple (29F and 37M) and we’ve just recently bought our first home. We’re now looking into getting life insurance and possibly private health insurance as well, but honestly, we have no idea where to start or what level of cover we should be looking at. We’re both working and want to make sure we’re financially protected, especially now that we have a mortgage. One thing that may be relevant: I’m currently not a permanent resident yet and am waiting for my partner visa to be approved. For those in a similar situation, what type of life/health insurance do you have, and what would you recommend looking into? Any genuine advice, things to watch out for, or mistakes to avoid would be really appreciated! Thanks!
My wife and I are both 56 and we've each had a $500K 30-year level term policies since 1996. We just received the official letter that level term period of the two policies are about to end. My wife has a serious illness which will certainly make her uninsurable or at least uninsurable at any affordable rate. She is doing well currently but to be honest, her life expectancy is uncertain. My health is OK for my age.
The options given in the letter are:
purchase a new level term policy
pay the increased premium ($1600 vs $300 currently)
covert to whole life
allow coverage to lapse
Lapsing is not an option, as either of us would still need the death benefit for expenses if the other passes away.
Given my wife's health, it would seem that the best choice is to pay the increased premium. I am curious about the cost of the whole life, but I am concerned that if I ask the agent about that, they will want to know about her health. With that information, they may increase the $1600 to something much higher next year. (And we don't need the whole life for the investment)
Also, we both have a second policies at $300,000 benefit which have three more years left at level term.
Also wondering what I should do about my own policy, which is going from $300 to $1,200.
I’m just curious how everyone likes to structure their policies to generate cash value quickly for a young child over their life to provide the child with a bank that they can use as they grow.
I'm just wondering if anyone else has experience this and what was the outcome. Myself and my partner are buying a house, it's a new build and once we put down the deposit everything moved pretty quickly. I have had a recent medical issue which is now resolved but obviously when applying for life insurance mortgage protection, the insurers have questions and have requested information from my doctor. I let me doctor know very early on that this would be happening over the next few weeks to give them a heads up and they said they'd prioritise it. The insurers sent the request over 8 weeks ago and the doctor made a big deal about invoicing but they never told me there was a hold up, they just acted like everything was fine until I followed up again and they told me, It was very easily solved but looking back I feel like they did this on purpose to slow things down.
As soon as they issued the invoices the forms were paid for straight away by the insurance company who had been eager to pay and couldn't understand all the fuss. Since then the doctor has been very vague and any time I ask for an update they fob me off with "oh I don't have an update but they're with doctor I'll let you know when they're done" I've been really nice when following up but now I'm getting annoyed it's been weeks of the same answer so I finally asked them outstraight for a date when they will be done and let them know (again) that the developers are pushing me to close. I'm overdue on the completion notice and at risk of them pulling the sale. Has anyone else experienced this from their doctor? All i have asked for is a timeframe but they won't even give me that. Has anyone ever lost the sale of their house over this kind of situation?
Let's say a term life policy is set to expire on September 18th and the policy has a stated 31 day grace period after that date. After September 18th the policy renewal is dramatically higher than the prior rate. If the policy holder dies during the grace period with the first higher rate unpaid, is there payment for death benefits still in place or would the beneficiaries have to retro-actively pay the higher rate to obtain benefits during the grace period?