How the Process Works

What happens after I receive an offer on my policy?

After you receive an offer on your life insurance policy, you have time to review the details and decide whether the offer meets your financial goals. There is no obligation or pressure to accept. In many cases, especially when a broker or marketplace distributes the policy to multiple buyers, you may receive several offers that you can compare before making a decision.

Your broker or marketplace will typically walk you through the offer and explain important details, including the amount you would receive, the expected timeline, and any remaining steps required to complete the transaction. They can also help answer questions and explain how the offer compares to alternatives such as surrendering the policy to the insurance company.

If you decide to move forward and accept an offer, the closing process begins. During closing, you will sign documents that transfer ownership and beneficiary rights of the policy to the buyer. The buyer will also arrange for the settlement funds to be placed in escrow while the insurance carrier processes the ownership change.

Once the insurance carrier confirms the ownership transfer, the escrow agent releases the settlement payment to you. At that point, the buyer becomes responsible for all future premium payments and will maintain the policy going forward.

If you decide not to accept an offer, you are free to decline and keep your policy exactly as it is. The policy remains active under your ownership, and no changes are made.

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Fixed
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Limited network
Speed to Offer
Within days
4–8 weeks
Extra Fees
Never
Often hidden
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100% confidential
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