Beware Term Conversion Provisions – Contractual Language Is Important!
Which definition would you prefer for your clients – “any permanent life insurance product currently available” or “will be able to convert to a permanent product of our choosing”? The consequences for picking the product with the wrong definition can be severe. Two recent client situations: First, the uninsurable client wanted to convert and keep the policy or do a life settlement (the conversion product was so inferior to other products that conversion was impractical) and Second, a potential $40 million conversion, the product was inferior to other products within the same company; but luckily the client is insurable and will get better coverage elsewhere. I would like to publicize this issue. Have you run into issues regarding conversion for your clients?
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