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Unlikely as the term polcy is for specific termand whole life pays out on death. The actuaries who set the premiums at the outset of the policy use mortality rates when the policy is taken out. To convert to a whole life policy would mean ia complete reevaluation which is not cost effective for the insurer. You could make term policy paid up and take out whole life policy but its best to take independent advice.

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Q: Can you convert a term life policy into a whole life policy?
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What is term life insurance with the option to convert?

This is term life insurance with the option to convert the policy to whole life insurance without providing evidence of insurability. This exchange involves the issuance of a whole life policy at a premium rate. Convertibility may require that you take a physical exam. Your new rates for the permanent life insurance policy will usually be higher than for your term life policy. Also, you are usually required to convert by a certain date.


What is convertible term insurance?

A term policy that can be converted to a whole life (or other) policy.


What is the difference between term and whole life insurance if there is any?

The difference between term life insurance and whole life insurance is that a term policy covers the insured for a "term of years" whereas a whole insurance policy covers the insured for the entire life period.


What is convertible term life insurance?

Convertible term life is insurance that was written for a specific length of time, for instance 10 years. After that time the policy would be null and void and more would have to be taken out or the policy cancelled. The convertible comes in when that same term life is switched over to whole life that one can have forever or until it matures or one stops paying the premium.


Can i roll over a whole life policy which my wife and i have had for over 20 years into a term policy of equal or greater value?

Life insurance policies can not be rolled over, only can be replaced. If you want to replace a whole life policy, it only can Be done for another similar product that has a cash Value option. Term insurance does not have a cash value account. So the answer is no, you can not replace a whole life insurance policy for a term. Isidro Garcia-Loera

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What is term life insurance with the option to convert?

This is term life insurance with the option to convert the policy to whole life insurance without providing evidence of insurability. This exchange involves the issuance of a whole life policy at a premium rate. Convertibility may require that you take a physical exam. Your new rates for the permanent life insurance policy will usually be higher than for your term life policy. Also, you are usually required to convert by a certain date.


What is attained age conversion term life insurance?

Attained age conversion is a point in time on a term life policy when the policyholder has attained the agen where they have the right to convert the term life insurance policy into a permanent whole life or universal life policy at their election and without having to take a paramedical exam.


I have a term life insurance policy that is convertible and I was wondering if there are any guidelines that have to be met before I convert?

At the time of conversion from a term policy to a whole life policy, you will most likely have to have a medical exam. This exam does have minimum standards and will be used to determine the rate on your permanent policy.


What is convertible term insurance?

A term policy that can be converted to a whole life (or other) policy.


What is the difference between term and whole life insurance if there is any?

The difference between term life insurance and whole life insurance is that a term policy covers the insured for a "term of years" whereas a whole insurance policy covers the insured for the entire life period.


What is the difference between term life versus whole life insurance?

Term life insurance is only life coverage. When the person who is insured dies, the beneficiary receives the amount of the policy. Whole life insurance is a term life policy combined with an investment. This policy builds value.


What are the benefits of whole vs term life insurance?

A term policy is life coverage only and on the death of the insured it pays the face amount of the policy to the beneficiary. Whole life insurance combines a term policy with an investment component usually used for retirement.


What are the disadvantages of a renewable term life insurance?

Renewable term or ART (Annual Renewable Term) - premium increases every year as you get older. A level term policy however has level premiums for the length of the term. Also, you can also get a Return Of Premium level term, and get your money back at the end of the term if you outlive your policy. Other option is to convert your term policy into a permanent type policy, like whole life or universal life. An experienced agent can help with this.


Changing term life insurance to whole life insurance are there age restrictions?

No, but the older you are, the higher the premiums. You may want to look at the life insurance policy terms and conditions section that refers to "Conversion" or Convertibility Option". This section of your policy should explain how you may convert your term life insurance policy to permanent life insurance, and by what date you may convert. There may be a specific date in the policy by which time you may convert the term life insurance policy to permanent life insurance. Also many companies will offer a "term conversion credit" if converted with a certain number of years, this credit is generally the last 12 months of premium paid on your existing term policy I would suggest that you check out the convertability terms and conditions specified in your present policy. You may want to check with your insurance agent about this. There are many contingencies which may allow you conversion credit if you convert within a specified number of years.


What are the disadvantages of whole life policy?

The only disadvantage is the higher cost compared to a term policy.


How do I find the cash value of a term life policy a paid up life policy and a whole life policy?

It s during any eventuality of the policy holder during the tenure of the term policy that question of claim settlement arises, that is true to whole life policy as well. So, finding out cash value for such policies is not realistic one.


Where can someone find information about what is the difference between whole life and term life insurance?

The basic difference between term and whole life insurance is this: A term policy is life coverage only. On the death of the insured it pays the face amount of the policy to the named beneficiary. You can buy term for periods of one year to 30 years. Whole life insurance, on the other hand, combines a term policy with an investment component. The investment could be in bonds and money-market instruments or stocks. The policy builds cash value that you can borrow against. The three most common types of whole life insurance are traditional whole life policies, universal and variable. With both whole life and term, you can lock in the same monthly payment over the life of the policy.