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In its most basic form, life insurance is a contract between the policyholder and an insurance company that provides a cash payout to a named beneficiary if the policyholder dies under covered ...

Life insurance is about protecting your family financially. While money can’t replace you, it’s important to have the right ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Life insurance is a critical yet often overlooked financial tool, especially for those who are the primary earners in their families. Financial experts emphasize the importance of ...

Surprises are a constant companion of life. Some of them are good, like birthdays and weddings. Others are unpleasant, like sudden ailments and accidents.

A life insurance policy can provide your family with financial support after you die. Life insurance can help your beneficiaries with funeral costs, mortgage payments and other expenses. Term life ...

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Older people with health issues can easily get coverage, but premiums are high ...