Simple Life Settlement Definition
A simple definition of a life settlement is: the selling of a prevailing coverage plan to an investor in exchange for an upfront cash payment. The life insurance policyholder is given a payment that is above the cash worth, but less than the plan’s benefit. Once the coverage is transferred, the investor is now the new beneficiary on the policy and naturally assumes all obligations for future repayments. The person selling their policy receives payment at the sale price, while the person making the purchase gets the lump sum benefit once the insured party does pass.
In the state of KS., life settlement policy are governed through the Kansas Insurance Department, and you should check the official website to be very certain that you are working with a properly licensed firm. Q Capital is a licensed life settlement provider in Kansas (through our sister company LSS).
A Brief Description of How it Works
Once a policyholder decides that they are willing to give up the policy, a life settlement is an attractive option to quitting the standing life insurance policy and surrendering it back to the life insurance company. In a large number of cases, the policy value is more than the total amount that would be received if it were suddenly lapsed back to the company. Making the decision to work with a sanctioned firm, the owner can take the policy to a competitive market where institutional investors are able to bid on policies offered up for auction. The accredited life settlement provider can watch over the entire sales process, from soliciting offers from potential investors, to coordinating with the policy owner to finalize the policy sale closing procedure. Finally, all policy sales are closed with an escrow agent, providing an additional level of safety for the insurance policy seller. Many times, the policy sale cycle can be completed within a month or two starting from the initial request.