A term policy that permits the insured to exchange it for a permanent policy without providing new evidence of insurability is described as:
Explanation
A convertible term policy lets the owner change it to a permanent policy without a new medical exam or proof of insurability, which is valuable if the insured's health declines. A renewable feature lets the owner continue the term coverage without new evidence but does not convert it to permanent. Increasing describes a benefit that grows. Participating describes a policy that pays dividends. Convertibility specifically addresses moving from temporary to permanent coverage.
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