FAQs

Heritage Life Settlements

Have a question about our life settlement services? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give us a call today for more information!

  • What is a life settlement?

    A life settlement is a financial transaction in which a policyowner sells an unneeded life insurance policy for more than its surrender value to an investor group.

  • How can a life settlement help me?

    Selling your policy can supplement your retirement income, free up cash that was being used to pay premiums, fund a long-term care policy, cover unexpected medical expenses or pay off debt. You can use the money for anything you choose.


    And if you still need insurance, you can retain a portion of your coverage while eliminating your ongoing premium payments.

  • What types of life insurance policies can be sold?

    Most types of life insurance qualify, including universal life, whole life, variable life, survivorship, group life and even term life.

  • How much can I expect to receive if I sell my policy

    those who choose to Sell Their Life Insurance Policy receive on average more than four times what they would receive from surrendering their policy back to the life insurance company. (London Business School Study, June 2013). However, every case is different, the size of the payment is determined by factors such as your health, the type of insurance policy you have and the policy’s premiums.

  • Why doesn't Heritage Life Settlements use a life settlement calculator?

    Life settlement calculators are commonly misleading to owners of insurance policies. Typically just the size of the policy and the age and sometimes the general health of the insured. They only provide rough estimates of value that are often correct. Refused anything that might inadvertently mislead our clients.


    The best and honest approach is that of Heritage, by focusing clients individual circumstances.

  • Can I use the cash from selling my policy any way I want?

    YES!

  • Do I qualify for a life settlement?

    If your life insurance policy is at least $100,000 and you have had an adverse change in health, you may qualify to sell your policy.

  • Can I sell a portion of my life insurance?

    Yes, you can sell your policy, eliminate premium payments and keep a portion of the death benefit.

  • Is my information kept confidential?

    YES, always. To review our privacy policy, please click here.