A Quick Explanation of Life Settlements
A simple definition of a life settlement is: the selling of a prevailing life insurance plan to a third-party in exchange for an upfront agreed upon amount. The coverage plan owner is paid a cash payout that is greater than the policy’s cash value, yet still less than the plan’s survivor benefit. After the insurance coverage is relinquished, the purchaser becomes the new owner on the plan and also assumes all responsibility for future costs. The seller receives the cash stipend, while the investor making the purchase receives the final payout when the insured person eventually passes.
In the state of OR., life settlements are administered under the auspices of the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, and it’s a good idea to check the official website to make absolutely sure that you are working with a certified company. Q Capital is a licensed life settlement provider in Oregon.
Quick Take on How It Works
After the policyholder decides that they are looking to give up their insurance asset, a life settlement may be an option to quitting the standing policy and surrendering it back to the insurance company. In many cases, the insurance policy value is higher than the actual amount likely to be received if it were lapsed. Choosing to work with a sanctioned company, the policy owner offers the policy up to a regulated marketplace where investors bid on policies offered for sale. The sanctioned life settlement provider can watch over the entire process, from inviting offers from various investors, to collaborating with the policy owner to finish the sale closing process. And finally, sales are finalized with an escrow agent, providing an additional layer of assurance for the insurance policy seller. More often than not, the policy sale cycle can be finished in about 30 to 60 days from initial inquiry.