Life insurance policies in a settlement are purchased by licensed institutional buyers, not individuals. These buyers include life settlement providers, investment funds, pension funds, private equity firms, and other financial institutions that specialize in managing long-term assets. They purchase policies because life insurance is considered a stable, predictable financial asset with guaranteed payouts when premiums are properly maintained.
Buyers are responsible for all future premium payments once they purchase the policy, and they receive the death benefit in the future. Because this is a regulated industry, buyers must be licensed by state insurance departments and must follow strict consumer-protection guidelines.
Sellers benefit because these large financial entities compete to submit offers, which can help increase the payout. Sellers should always work with licensed intermediaries or trusted marketplaces like Settle, which ensure that only qualified and reputable buyers review the policy. This creates a safe and transparent environment where seniors can receive fair market value for their policies instead of surrendering them for far less.
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