Background of
SLS Policies Market:
Critical to the
structure is the acquisition and maintenance of a portfolio of
Senior
Life Settlement Policies (SLS Policies). In 1998, the concept
of a Life Settlement was introduced. A Life Settlement involves the
sale by a senior policy owner (age 65 or older) of an existing life
insurance policy for a cash settlement.
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This Senior
Settlement will be less than the death benefit, but more than the
cash surrender value. A Life Settlement involves the sale or
transference of an existing life insurance policy in exchange for
compensation, monetary or otherwise. It is an invaluable service for
those in need of financial assistance or a timely alternative for
senior individuals re-assessing their estate planning situation.
When should a
Life Settlement be considered?
- When life
insurance premiums become too expensive to continue
- When
re-evaluating your estate planning
- When a key
man of an organization retires
- When there
is a change in your health condition
- When the
policy may be approaching a lapse
- When
considering purchasing new insurance coverage, such as Long Term
Care coverage.