
For many individuals approaching or living in retirement, life insurance that once served an important purpose can become an unnecessary financial burden. Rising premiums, reduced income, or changing needs can make it difficult—or simply no longer worthwhile—to keep paying for a policy.
If you’re in this situation, you may be considering whether to lapse your life insurance policy or surrender it for a minimal cash value. But before you take that step, there’s a powerful alternative you should know about: a life settlement.
What Happens When You Let A Life Insurance Policy Lapse?
When you stop paying premiums on your life insurance, the policy will likely eventually lapse, meaning your coverage ends and your beneficiaries receive nothing. This is unfortunately common: every year, billions of dollars in life insurance value is lost when policies are lapsed or surrendered for far less than they’re worth.
Many policyholders don’t realize that instead of walking away with little or nothing, they could sell their life insurance policy for cash through a life settlement.
What Is A Life Settlement?
A life settlement is the legal sale of your life insurance policy to a licensed provider for a lump-sum cash payment—typically far more than the policy’s surrender value. The buyer takes over premium payments and becomes the beneficiary, while you walk away with immediate financial value you can use however you choose.
Common reasons people consider a life settlement instead of lapsing a policy include:
- No longer needing the original coverage (such as income replacement or mortgage protection)
- Rising premium costs
- A desire to access cash for medical expenses, long-term care, retirement income, or gifting to family
- Wanting to eliminate ongoing premium payments and simplify finances
How LifeRoc Makes The Life Settlement Process Simple And Fast
At LifeRoc, we specialize in helping individuals and families unlock the value in their life insurance policies. Here’s why seniors and financial professional choose LifeRoc as their life settlement resource:
- Free, No-Obligation Policy Appraisals
We’ll help you learn your policy’s value with a clear, easy-to-read evaluation. - Simple, Fast Process
Our experienced team handles every detail so you can receive offers and close quickly—so you can receive your cash payment fast.. - Large Network of Funders
LifeRoc has the leading network of funders to help secure great offers for your policy. - 100% of the Offer Goes to You
Unlike brokers, we don’t take third-party commissions, so you receive the full offer for your policy. - Trusted Industry Experience
With over 200 years of combined experience and more than $20 billion in settled policies, we’ve built a reputation for great offers and exceptional service.
Don’t Let Your Policy Lapse—See What It Could Be Worth
If you’re thinking about lapsing your life insurance policy or can no longer afford the premiums, take the first step toward learning if selling your life insurance for cash could be a better offer..
Contact LifeRoc today for a free, no-obligation policy appraisal and find out if a life settlement is the right option for you.
Contact us today to learn more about your options. Fill out the form below or give us a call at (833)678-7355 — our team is here to help you every step of the way.
Have more questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page
Disclaimer: LifeRoc does not provide legal, tax, medical, or financial advice. The information in this article is for educational purposes only.
Please consult with a legal professional or financial advisor for guidance related to your specific situation.
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