Life Policy ProvisionsQuestion 538 of 716
A major advantage of reinstating a lapsed policy rather than buying a brand-new one is that:
a.The insurer waives all future underwriting for the life of the contract
b.Premiums are based on the original (younger) issue age rather than the insured's current age
c.Reinstatement lets the owner keep the original policy while the insurer forgives every overdue premium and all accrued interest as a courtesy
d.The face amount is automatically doubled upon reinstatement
Explanation
A reinstated policy keeps its original issue-age premium, which is normally lower than a new policy bought at the insured's older attained age. Premiums are still owed, the face amount is unchanged, and reinstatement itself requires evidence of insurability.
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