Life insurance
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003040
A contract between a policyholder and an insurer, where the insurer agrees to provide a lump-sum payment, known as a death benefit, to named beneficiaries when the insured person dies. In exchange, the policyholder makes regular premium payments to the insurer during their lifetime. Policies are categorized as either term life, which covers a specific period, or permanent life, which provides lifelong coverage.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-003040 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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