Wednesday 27 July 2016

Factors to Consider When Selecting a Life Insurance Company

So you have probably made up your mind to buy a life insurance policy but you don't know which company to choose from the lot. Here are some things you should consider as you proceed.



Types of Policy Offered

While there are several variations of life insurance policies in the market today, there are basically summed up into two types of life insurance policy - Term and Permanent life insurance. Do not assume the company will offer both. Ask them directly which types they offer.

Reputation of the Company

You should know how well the company treats other policyholders. You can always get this by asking around or doing your research on each company. It's never too much to carry out a research; remember you'll be putting your life insurance in their hands.

History and Experience

Nothing beats experience! A good life insurance company should have a vast knowledge on all that life insurance entails and should have enough experience to back the knowledge. Ask for proof and other things to verify their experience level.

They should be licensed


The insurance industry is well regulated in most countries. Any life insurance company must be duly licensed and registered with the country's insurance department. This would be there company is being governed and directed by the laws of the State.

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