Current assumption (interest-sensitive) whole life differs from traditional whole life mainly in that its:
Explanation
Interest-sensitive (current assumption) whole life credits the cash value at a current rate tied to the insurer's actual investment results, subject to a guaranteed minimum, so the cash value can grow faster when rates are high. Its death benefit does not automatically increase each year. It is still permanent coverage, not a ten-year term. And while it has guaranteed elements, the crediting rate and sometimes the premium can be adjusted, which is the very feature that distinguishes it from fixed traditional whole life.
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