Insurance – a subject of concern for American people

Insurance – a subject of concern for American people

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Why are Americans so concerned about insurance in comparison to other countries? The answer is, people of America are more advanced and have more consciousness than the rest of the world, while they pay close attention to their earnings, savings, and retirement plans. That is the main reason which propels them to seek proper insurance policies and protect their health and properties through proper plans.

The requirement of a life insurance policy is very much necessary for modern people in the USA. But, it is a fact that in every 10 Americans, 4 individuals do not have a policy. This calculation is much different as far as other countries.

When an individual is young and single, having an income level not much higher than standard may not think of a life insurance policy. Because of his/her status, it is not a crucial issue. But, after reaching a certain standard, maybe after changing the status (after marriage), it becomes a valuable issue for an individual. Now, he/she must cover up the life of a spouse, children, or dependable older parents. Covering up the financial impact after his/her death is very important.

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It is very important to understand the terms and benefits of an insurance policy. It is an easy way to protect loved ones and members of the family.

In the USA, there are many beneficial policies on life insurance present. ‘Term Life’ is one of them. This life insurance policy includes a regular premium. If your death occurs in the next 20 years, your nominee will get the benefits that are guaranteed by the company. This is very beneficial for the majority of people.

There are top-rated companies that provide ‘Term Life’ insurance policies like Transamerica, New York Life, Northwestern Mutual, etc. They provide flexible coverage levels and policy terms for ‘Term Life’.

Most of the American insurance providers give a minimum coverage level of $100,000. If an individual has a certain budget for his/her plan, he/she may go for cheaper policies that are also available. Most providers have 10-year, 15-year, or 20-year policies.

Once your term is completed and you think of switching to whole or life, or universal life insurance, you should find a provider that can convert your policy without a medical examination. Transamerica may be the company you can try with due to its coverage and flexibility.

Shalini Gupta

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Shalini Gupta is a teacher at New Delhi with multifarious talents. She has passion for reading, writing, drawing, sketching etc. simultaneously with her teaching job. presently she is writing for Bigumbrella.

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