In a life insurance contract, what does the applicant provide as their consideration?
Explanation
Consideration is the value each party gives. The applicant's consideration is the premium paid plus the truthful statements (representations) made in the application. The insurer's consideration is its promise to pay benefits if a covered loss occurs. A signature alone is not consideration, and the producer's recommendation is not something of value exchanged in the contract. Every valid contract requires consideration from both sides.
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