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TERM vs. IUL:
Two Different Solutions. Two Different Purposes.
Understanding the difference helps you choose the right coverage for where you are in life.
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Coverage and eligibility vary by state and underwriting.
Coverage and eligibility vary by state and underwriting.
TERM LIFE INSURANCE
Affordable Temporary Protection
VS.
INDEXED UNIVERSAL LIFE (IUL)
Long-Term Strategy & Flexibility
| PRIMARY PURPOSE | Provide financial protection for a specific period when your family needs it most. | Combine lifelong protection with cash value growth potential. |
| COVERAGE DURATION | Typically 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years | Lifetime (as long as policy stays in force) |
| COST | Generally lower premiums during the term | Higher premiums than term; varies by age, health, and design |
| DEATH BENEFIT | Pays a benefit if you pass away during the term | Pays a benefit anytime, as long as policy stays in force |
| CASH VALUE | No cash value (pure protection) | Builds cash value over time with interest crediting strategies |
| FLEXIBILITY | Level term is fixed; convertible options may be available | Flexible premiums, death benefit options, and policy loans/withdrawals |
| BEST FOR | Individuals and families who want high coverage at an affordable cost for a specific need or time period | Those seeking lifelong protection with policy flexibility and long-term planning needs |
| CONSIDERATIONS | Coverage ends at term expiration; renewing may cost more | More complex; results depend on policy design and performance |