How to Decrease Term Life Insurance

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Understand why term life insurance is important.

   Any life insurance policy will provide death benefits to your loved ones in case you pass away.
   
   This can be especially important if you leave behind large assets that are still being paid off or you have a family to look out for after your passing.
   
   This will ensure that your loved ones are not left holding the bag with large amounts of debt.
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   Step 2: Realize that by reducing the premium you pay

   ,, This may be something to consider doing with your financial planner or your lawyer. ,, Ultimately the decision to reduce coverage is yours, but insurance agents are sales people by profession and will undoubtedly try to talk you into keeping the coverage.
   
   Know what you are going to say ahead of time as to your reasons for the change. , You can also inquire as to the timing of the documentation.
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   Step 3: you are also reducing the amount of payout coverage that you receive in the event of your death.

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   Step 4: Review your existing policy for the terms by which you are allowed to decrease your term life insurance.

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   Step 5: Determine how much coverage you need to adequately cover your debts in the event of your death.

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   Step 6: Schedule an appointment with your insurance agent to discuss the policy

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   Step 7: and then request to have your term policy reduced.

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   Step 8: Come prepared to answer your insurance agent's questions.

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   Step 9: Have your agent revise your policy

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    Step 10: and ask to have a copy of the policy faxed and/or mailed to you.

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