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Learn More: Life Insurance Common Terms and Definitions

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Learn more about life insurance terms and their definitions. More information about life insurance also can be found on the Life Insurance main product page.

On This Page:
  • What is the issue date in a life insurance policy?
  • What is the effective date in a life insurance policy?
  • What is an insured person?
  • What is a policyholder?
  • What is a premium?
  • What is insured interest?
More Life Insurance Resources:
  • Life Insurance Main Page
  • Learn More: Paying for Your Life Insurance Policy
  • Learn More: How Does Life Insurance Work?
  • Learn More: Individual vs. Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance

LIFE INSURANCE – COMMON TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

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WHAT IS THE ISSUE DATE IN A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY?

The life insurance issue date is when the insurance company finishes underwriting and approves your life insurance application.

WHAT IS THE EFFECTIVE DATE IN A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY?

The life insurance effective date is the most important part of a policy. It is the actual date that your policy becomes active, and the life insurance company will provide coverage.

WHAT IS AN INSURED PERSON?

An insured person is who the life insurance contract is based on and is the only one whose death triggers the payout of the death benefit.

WHAT IS A POLICYHOLDER?

A policyholder is the owner of an insurance policy.

WHAT IS A PREMIUM?

A premium is a regularly made payment for an insurance policy.

WHAT IS INSURED INTEREST?

When it comes to life insurance, an insurable interest is a potential hardship a beneficiary might face if the insured person passes away.

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT LIFE INSURANCE?

  • Learn More: How Does Life Insurance Work?
  • Learn More: Paying for Your Life Insurance Policy
  • Learn More: Individual vs. Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance
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