Life Settlement Basics

What types of life insurance policies qualify for a settlement?

Many types of life insurance policies can qualify for a life settlement, although some policy structures are more attractive to buyers than others.

The policies most commonly accepted through Settle’s marketplace are universal life, whole life, and guaranteed universal life policies. These types of policies are designed to remain active long term, which makes them easier for buyers to maintain.

Convertible term policies may also qualify if they still have active conversion rights that allow the policy to be converted into a permanent policy without a new medical exam. In some cases, buyers will evaluate the policy based on its ability to convert before the term coverage expires.

Other policy types, such as indexed universal life or variable life, may qualify depending on their premium structure and overall policy design.

Policies with a face value under $100,000 rarely qualify, since the administrative and premium costs often make them less attractive to buyers. In addition, group life insurance, accidental death policies, and very new policies generally do not qualify for settlements.

Ultimately, eligibility depends on several factors, including the insured person’s age, health history, premium costs, and the size and structure of the policy. Even policies that seem modest in size may still qualify.

Submitting your policy through Settle allows licensed buyers to review these factors and determine whether the policy may qualify for offers.

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