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Mail order

A few insurance companies sell through the mail. You mail a completed application directly to the company. The company usually does not have an agent in your hometown.

The Internet

A growing number of insurance companies are expanding their marketing and are starting to sell policies on the Web. All state laws and regulations regarding selling insurance apply to the Internet and insurance-based Web sites. Do your research and make sure the company is authorized to do business in Washington state. If you have questions, call your state's Insurance Department.

Agents and brokers

Most people buy life insurance through an agent or broker. Agents and brokers operate differently.
Agents represent one or more companies. The agent's job, which is commission based, is to sell you the policies of the company he or she represents.
Brokers represent and work for you. Typically, you describe to the broker the type of coverage you want and the amount you want to spend. The broker surveys the market and brings back options for you to review. Brokers also receive a commission on the sales they arrange.
Choose your agent or broker carefully. It is wise to select someone who is an established business person in your community. You may wish to ask, "What makes you feel you are qualified to talk to me about my financial security?" Reliable salespeople should not mind verifying their credentials or listing their qualifications.

If you have concerns about an insurance provider or a sales offer, contact the Insurance Department in your state.


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Life Insurance - Plan the future

If you think that passing on a life insurance policy is smart money management, you are entirely wrong. The fact of the matter is that most people need some sort of life insurance policy in place.

There is a very easy way to determine whether or not you need to buy life insurance. Simply put, if you have a spouse or children who rely on your income to survive, you need to have some sort of coverage. If possible, you want your death benefit to be enough so that your beneficiary can live comfortably until they get back on their feet.

The good thing about life insurance is that you can purchase a policy from a number of different companies. To go along with this, there are a wide variety of policies and benefits to choose from. You can opt for whole, term, or universal insurance, and of course determine how much coverage you will buy.

Anybody who thinks that they need life insurance is probably right. You want to make sure that you purchase a policy right away as to take all risk out of the equation.



 



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