Universal Life Insurance
Across
- 2. least amount estimated to cover the policy expenses and cost of pure insurance
- 5. within limits the policy owner can increase or decrease premiums
- 7. considered flexible permanent life insurance
- 8. sound middle ground
- 9. requires that life insurance policies maintain a minimum level of pure insurance protection (net amount at risk)
Down
- 1. allows the insurer to recoup expenses for commissions, field expenses, and underwriting costs
- 3. “Guideline Premium” – highest premium amount that can be paid and still meet the premium test (corridor requirement)
- 4. allows policy owner to access a portion of the policies cash value; reduces cash value and death benefit
- 6. amount is not contractually guaranteed; may exceed the target amount; referred to as specified amount