A Quick Explanation of Life Settlements
The definition of a life settlement is: the disposal of your life assurance to an investor in exchange for a one-time agreed amount. The coverage policyholder is given an amount that is more than the plan’s cash value, yet still less than the policy’s benefit. After the life insurance policy is given over, the purchasing party becomes the rightful beneficiary on the plan and also will assume all responsibilities for the ongoing payments. The seller receives the agreed upon amount, and the investor gets the lump-sum payout when the insured passes.
In SC., life settlements are controlled by the South Carolina Department of Insurance, and you should check the website to be very certain that you are dealing with an approved company. Q Capital is a licensed life settlement provider in the great state of South Carolina.
How Does the Process Work?
When a policyholder takes the decision that they are willing to give up the existing insurance policy, a life settlement may be a good option to lapsing the life insurance policy and relinquishing it to the insuring company. In many cases, the policy cash value is more than the amount to be received if it were simply lapsed back to the company. In choosing to work with a sanctioned firm, the owner can take the policy to a competitive marketplace where established investors are able to bid on insurance policies. At which point the licensed life settlement provider can watch over the complete sales process, from soliciting bids from various investors, to coordinating with the policy owner to complete the sale closing process. Finally, all insurance policy sales are closed with an escrow agent, as an added layer of protection for the insurance policy seller. Often, the policy sale cycle can be completed in 30 to 60 days starting from the initial request.