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A well run life insurance company makes money in two ways: from underwriting profits, which is the excess of premiums paid in minus losses paid and by investment income, which is the money earned on premiums that have been invested before they are used to pay claims.

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How do you get insurance money?

Insurance money is paid when you make a valid claim against the policy and can prove why the situation falls under the terms of the policy---whether it is Life Insurance, Car Insurance, Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, etc. Call the Insurance Company for exact details.


What is the money an insurance company gives you if you make a successful claim called?

compensation


How soon does beneficiary get paid from a life insurance company?

The beneficiary may usually be paid within 10-21 days after the insurance company has determined there is no fraud and the insurance payment is due as per the terms and conditions of the life insurance policy, and all necessary paperwork is in to them. The life insurance company usually requires the death certificate when making your claim. Make sure to review the "How to Make a Claim" section of the life insurance policy and contact the insurance company regarding what is necessary and who to send all pertinent information to in order to make your claim. If the claim is not paid in a timely manner, contact the insurance company and your insurance agent to follow-up. Also, you may want to contact the Department of Insurance in your state if you do not receive the Life Insurance Proceeds.


How much money can be made by selling life insurance?

Selling life insurance can be a profitable business depending on how many sales you can make and the company's commission plan. While the first few years may be rough, after sticking with it the salary can exceed $100K per year.


Does Prudential life insurance do paycheck deductions?

To offer convenience for its valued customers, The Prudential Insurance Company does offer payroll deductions to help make it easier to afford optional term life insurance.

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If a company has purchased group life insurance for its employees and is then acquired by another company is the group life insurance policy still valid?

Yes, until renewal time. Rarely is there a problem with keeping the same coverage, because that is a big money make for insurance companies. (group life)


Why would a company offer life insurance with no exam?

So that they can make you pay higher premiums and raise more money.


How do you get insurance money?

Insurance money is paid when you make a valid claim against the policy and can prove why the situation falls under the terms of the policy---whether it is Life Insurance, Car Insurance, Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, etc. Call the Insurance Company for exact details.


On what types of policie is it a certainty that the insurance company will have to make payment?

A. Life Insurance


What is annuities related to the insurance company?

Annuities are purchased from insurance companies. The insurance company take the money and invests it to try to make more money for the investor. They pay the buyer back in installments.


What are the notable qualities that make Continental Life Insurance better than others?

Continental Life Insurance company is located in Upper Darby Pennsylvania. This company provides a wide rage of life insurance products and home owners insurance.


How insurance companies make money?

Insurance companies make money by collecting premiums and deductibles from customers. Not everyone will ever use their insurance policy, so the company profits from those cases.


What is the money an insurance company gives you if you make a successful claim called?

compensation


Writing a insurance company to request the value of a life insurance?

Why write when you can make a phone call. Call the insurance company, your agent or your agents office and ask them.


How soon does beneficiary get paid from a life insurance company?

The beneficiary may usually be paid within 10-21 days after the insurance company has determined there is no fraud and the insurance payment is due as per the terms and conditions of the life insurance policy, and all necessary paperwork is in to them. The life insurance company usually requires the death certificate when making your claim. Make sure to review the "How to Make a Claim" section of the life insurance policy and contact the insurance company regarding what is necessary and who to send all pertinent information to in order to make your claim. If the claim is not paid in a timely manner, contact the insurance company and your insurance agent to follow-up. Also, you may want to contact the Department of Insurance in your state if you do not receive the Life Insurance Proceeds.


How do you find out what happened to the life insurance policy your grandmother had when she died and your cousin and yourself were beneficiaries but never saw the money?

You should phone the insurance company and ask them about it; make sure you have the insurance policy number on hand, they will need to know.