Guideline premium
Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-001702
A limit on the amount of premium that can be paid into a flexible premium life insurance policy, such as universal life, without causing the policy to be reclassified as a modified endowment contract (MEC) for tax purposes. Exceeding this limit can result in less favorable tax treatment of withdrawals and loans. It is calculated based on IRS regulations.
| Identifier | MLC-T-INS-001702 |
|---|---|
| Field | Insurance and risk management |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A limit on the amount of premium that can be paid into a flexible premium life insurance policy, such as universal life, without causing the policy to be reclassified as a modified endowment contract (MEC) for tax purposes. Exceeding this limit can result in less favorable tax treatment of withdrawals and loans. It is calculated based on IRS regulations.",
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