Glossary

Life Insurance

DEFINITION

Life insurance is a contract where you pay a cost so the insurer takes on certain financial risks related to your life or your family's future. By doing this, you transfer that risk to the insurer. Common types include whole life participating insurance, term life insurance, and investment-linked insurance.

ELI5

It is like paying for financial protection so your family can get help if something serious happens to you.

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