{"id":20900,"date":"2021-04-13T06:41:54","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T10:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.kodesolution.live\/2021\/business\/firoox\/?page_id=20900"},"modified":"2022-07-09T02:59:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-09T06:59:24","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo.creativeanalyticsdc.com\/ucaps\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"20900\" class=\"elementor elementor-20900\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-78736c3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"78736c3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-667b59a\" data-id=\"667b59a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-041c4e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-text-editor\" data-id=\"041c4e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tm-text-editor\">\r\n\t\t<h2 class=\"title mt-0 font-weight-300 tm-item-appeared\">Have any <span class=\"font-weight-800 text-theme-colored1\">Question?<\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cedf2f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cedf2f1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-82bea05\" data-id=\"82bea05\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f81c62 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f81c62\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-65d9c37\" data-id=\"65d9c37\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ff11c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-accordion\" data-id=\"2ff11c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-holder-314039\" class=\"tm-accordion  accordion  accordion-theme-colored1\">\r\n\t\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading951\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse951\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse951\">\r\n        How do I schedule an appointment?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse951\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading951\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-314039\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        To set an appointment use the <a href=\"\/schedule-appointment\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a> button or <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a>.      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading952\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse952\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse952\">\r\n        Can I meet you in person?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse952\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading952\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-314039\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>Most of our appointments are scheduled via zoom or by phone for the security and safety of our clients and agents for privacy and to guard against Covid. We can schedule a personal meeting if necessary.<\/p>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading953\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse953\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse953\">\r\n        Will I need to provide identification?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse953\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading953\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-314039\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>Yes, for fraud and security purposes you will need to provide ID at your scheduled appointment if you are providing sensitive information and your agent as well. <\/p>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading954\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse954\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse954\">\r\n        How do I know if I am speaking with an agent?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse954\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading954\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-314039\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>The agent will have provided the information necessary for you to verify licensure prior to your appointment.<\/p>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading955\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse955\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse955\">\r\n        When will my policy arrive?         <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse955\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading955\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-314039\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>Most of our companies will send you a copy by email and then a hard copy by mail within 48 hours of the date your policy was issued.<\/p>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading956\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse956\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse956\">\r\n        Why do I need life insurance?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse956\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading956\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-314039\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>Those that buy want to do so in case of death, disability, or critical illness. Secondly, to cover final expenses, pay off debt or leave a legacy. Thirdly, to protect their retirement income or provide an income stream. Those who benefit from buying include head of household, parents of a minor or special needs child, stay-at-home parents, divorced parents, homeowners with a mortgage, co-signer on a debt, wealthy individuals, business owners and those who want to leave a legacy or inheritance.<\/p>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading957\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse957\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse957\">\r\n        How do I choose the right life insurance company?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse957\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading957\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-314039\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>First consider why you are buying life insurance is the financial strength of a company, what policies, riders and how much coverage you want. Next decide what company will best help you meet those goals and which companies offer those products. Do your research. Educate to empower yourself as much as possible. <strong>We can help you narrow those options since we represent 14 carriers.<\/strong> We are sure to find the right policy and coverage. <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> or <a href=\"\/schedule-appointment\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a> for a free consultation.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Financial Strength<\/strong>: Consider the company's financial rating. A number of rating agencies, such as AM Best, provide a credit rating score which indicates whether the company is likely to default on its debts.\nPolicies: Not all companies offer all types of insurance.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Coverage<\/strong>: Think about how much coverage you will need. As a rule, it is suggested that you buy 10 x your annual income. For example, if you make 50,000 a year, then you should buy a $500,000 life insurance plan. The amount of coverage is going to be based on a number of things such as age, medical history, marital status and dependents. Perhaps even, you have a spouse that works at home, or you may want to have a plan for college. to consider are debts, such as a mortgage, retirement or leaving a legacy for your family.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Riders<\/strong>: Life insurance riders are typically add-ons that help you customize a standard policy to better meet your goals. There are so many more to choose from. Listed below are some common ones. We have policies where riders come with the policy at no additional.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Accelerated death benefit is a common rider that allows you to access the money in your death benefit before you die, typically in the case of a terminal illness, critical illness, or injury.<\/li>\n \t<li>Term conversion rider \u2014 This lets you convert your term type policy to a permanent type of life insurance.<\/li>\n \t<li>Accidental death and dismemberment \u2014 Pays a set amount of money for accidental death in addition to the regular death benefit.<\/li>\n \t<li>Waiver of premium rider \u2014 If you become disabled this rider lets you waive the premiums for your policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading958\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse958\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse958\">\r\n        What is the cost of final expenses or end-of-life expenses?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse958\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading958\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-314039\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        According to LIMBRA 83% of consumers state burial costs as a reason for purchasing life insurance. A 2021 <a href=\"https:\/\/nfda.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Funeral Direct Association<\/a> (NFD) study indicates the average cost of a funeral, including a viewing and burial is $7,848. Adding a burial vault raises the cost to $9500. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/opub\/ted\/2017\/the-rising-cost-of-dying-1986-2017.htm\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics<\/a> data show a 227.1% increase between 1987 and 2017.      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e82e874\" data-id=\"e82e874\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2acfd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tm-ele-accordion\" data-id=\"d2acfd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tm-ele-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"accordion-holder-550450\" class=\"tm-accordion  accordion  accordion-theme-colored1\">\r\n\t\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading141\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse141\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse141\">\r\n        Who is the beneficiary?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse141\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading141\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-550450\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        The beneficiary is who or what you select to receive the money from your life insurance money. This could be a person or an organization.      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading142\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse142\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse142\">\r\n        Who is the policyholder?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse142\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading142\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-550450\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>The policyholder is the person who purchases the life insurance policy. This may be the same person who is being insured, the beneficiary, or someone else like a spouse.<\/p>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading143\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse143\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse143\">\r\n        What is a death benefit?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse143\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading143\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-550450\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>The death benefit is the money paid to the beneficiary after the person insured has passed away. The death benefit is usually paid only when the policy is paid up. It passes directly to the beneficiary, usually not subject to creditors or probate. It is generally tax free if passed in one lump sum.<\/p>      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading144\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse144\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse144\">\r\n        What is the cash value?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse144\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading144\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-550450\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        The cash value is the portion of your premium that is set aside in a separate account in your permanent life insurance policy. The cash value can earn interest or be invested. You can borrow from it, pay your premiums at some stage, or use it as an income stream.      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading145\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse145\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse145\">\r\n        Do life insurance policies pay dividends?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse145\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading145\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-550450\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        Some whole life policies pay dividends which are usually stock owned companies or mutual companies. This will depend on your policy, and you should check with your insurance company or agent to see if your current policy or the policy you are considering pays dividends.      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading146\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse146\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse146\">\r\n        How long do you have to claim life insurance?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse146\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading146\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-550450\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        Life insurance companies must adhere to state laws on how long a beneficiary has to claim insurance benefits.      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading147\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse147\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse147\">\r\n        Does life insurance pay for death by suicide?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse147\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading147\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-550450\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        Some companies will pay the death benefit for death by suicide. There are sometimes clauses or waiting periods within a life insurance policy, which generally expire two to three years after the policy was purchased.\n\nIf you or anyone you know is contemplating suicide, call the <a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/a> at <a href=\"tel:+18002738255\">800-273-8255<\/a>. They are available 24 hours of the day and operate 150 crisis centers that offer encouragement and local resources.      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"card\">\r\n    <div class=\"card-header p-0\" id=\"heading148\">\r\n      <h5 class=\"title collapsed\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse148\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse148\">\r\n        Can you get life insurance if you have cancer?        <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down accordion-controls-icon\"><\/i>\r\n      <\/h5>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapse148\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading148\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion-holder-550450\">\r\n      <div class=\"card-body\">\r\n        <p>There are companies that offer cancer insurance but the terms will depend on both the insurance company, the type of cancer, treatment and whether or not you are in recovery.<\/p>\n\n<p>Didn't find the answer? <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> or <a href=\"\/schedule-appointment\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a> for a free consultation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have any Question? 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