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Discriminatory Practices Leave Black Americans With Less Life Insurance

Georgia Rose
Feb. 8, 2021

The relationship between life insurance and the African American community is complex. Although Black Americans are more likely to own life insurance than whites, a recent study shows, their coverage…

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Life Insurance Shoppers Lose Interest When COVID-19 Cases Drop

Georgia Rose
Dec. 10, 2020

Perhaps fueled by acute awareness of their own mortality, many Americans shopped for life insurance during the pandemic. But some lost interest when local COVID-19 cases declined, a new NerdWallet…

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COVID-19 Accelerates No-Exam Trend in Life Insurance

Georgia Rose
Dec. 8, 2020

Big data is playing a prominent role in life insurance this year. Interest in coverage has surged during the pandemic, but for many people, social distancing mandates took the life…

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Nationwide Life Insurance Review 2021

Georgia Rose
Jan. 4, 2021

Nationwide started out as a small mutual company in Ohio with just auto insurance on the books. The Fortune 100 company now sells a full range of financial products across…

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State Farm Life Insurance Review 2021

Georgia Rose
Nov. 12, 2020

Started in 1922 by an Illinois farmer, State Farm is best known for its home and auto insurance. But the company also sells a broad range of life insurance products,…

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Losing Employee Life Insurance Due to Job Loss: What’s Next?

Losing Employee Life Insurance Due to Job Loss: What’s Next?

Georgia Rose
Aug. 17, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the U.S. economy as businesses both big and small cut back, close and declare bankruptcy. Consequently, a reported 16.3 million Americans were unemployed in…

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What Is Credit Life Insurance, and Do You Need It?

What Is Credit Life Insurance, and Do You Need It?

Georgia Rose
June 29, 2020

There’s a certain degree of risk when you take out a loan, especially if you’re borrowing a lot of money. Protecting others from shouldering your debts if you die can…

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Find the Best Life Insurance for Your Family

Georgia Rose
May 29, 2020

When buying life insurance for your family, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. A policy that’s perfect for you may not be right for your spouse, child, parent or grandparent. Life insurance…

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What Is Supplemental Life Insurance?

What Is Supplemental Life Insurance?

Georgia Rose
May 20, 2020

Supplemental life insurance adds an extra layer of coverage to an existing policy. Supplemental insurance can include: Coverage you purchase in addition to your basic policy. Life insurance for your…

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Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance: No Medical Exam Required

Georgia Rose
May 8, 2020

Guaranteed issue life insurance, often referred to as no medical exam life insurance, is a permanent life insurance policy with no medical underwriting. Simply put, you’re not required to answer…

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