A Quick Explanation of Life Settlements
A simple definition of a life settlement is the disposal of an existing insurance policy to someone in exchange for a one-time cash amount. The insurance policy policyholder is given a payment that is more than the cash worth, yet still less than the policy’s benefit at maturity. Once the life insurance plan is turned over, the investor is now the new beneficiary on the plan and naturally will assume the duty for ongoing payments. The person selling their policy gets paid for the policy, while the buyer becomes the possessor of the lump-sum payout when the insured party passes.
In RI., life settlements are controlled under the auspices of the Rhode Island Division Of Insurance Regulation, and we strongly recommend that you check the official website to make sure you are dealing with a sanctioned firm. Q Capital is licensed as a life settlement provider in the state of Rhode Island.
Briefly, How It Works
When a policyholder decides that it no longer makes sense to own the current policy, a life settlement offers a good alternative to ceasing the standing life insurance policy and surrendering it to the life insurance company. Often, the value of the insurance policy is greater than the amount likely to be received if it were just surrendered. Working with a licensed firm, the policyholder offers the policy up to a interested market where institutional investors may bid on policies. At which point the accredited life settlement provider may direct the whole sales process, from soliciting bids from various investors, to coordinating with the owner of the policy to finish the policy sale closing procedure. And lastly, all sales are closed with an escrow agent, as an extra level of safety for the insurance policy seller. More often than not, the sales transaction procedure can be wrapped up within 30 to 60 days from the initial request.