Premiums for universal life
insurance policies can be
paid in a lump sum,
annually, or anywhere in
between. Interest on the
cash value is usually
guaranteed, but will vary
according to the
investment performance.
Each month deductions are
made from the cash value
fund to support the costs of
the insurance protection.
As long as the cash value
is substantial enough to
maintain the monthly costs,
the policy will remain in
force. Typically the death
benefit reduces in
proportion to the increase
in cash value, thus causing
a level death benefit.
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