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PERSONALLY OWNED PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE
Lifetime Protection With Long-Term Flexibility
Personally owned permanent life insurance is typically used to address long-term personal planning objectives. It provides lifelong coverage, potential cash value growth, and certainty around future estate outcomes.
This type of policy is often used when insurance needs extend beyond working years or when permanent capital is required for family, estate, or legacy planning.
Common Uses
Personally owned permanent life insurance is often used to:
- Provide lifetime protection for a spouse or dependents
- Fund future estate or tax liabilities
- Support dependents with long-term care needs
- Create a predictable inheritance
- Supplement estate liquidity when assets are illiquid
How It Works
These policies remain in force for life, as long as required premiums are paid. Depending on the structure, they may accumulate cash value over time, which can be accessed or leveraged under certain circumstances.
The focus is not short-term performance, but long-term certainty and planning flexibility.
When This Type of Coverage Makes Sense
Personally owned permanent insurance may be appropriate if:
- Your insurance need does not decline over time
- You are planning beyond retirement
- Your estate will face taxes or liquidity constraints
- You want to ensure predictable outcomes for loved ones
Important Considerations
- Premium commitment and affordability
- Long-term objectives versus temporary needs
- Integration with estate and retirement planning
This is not a replacement for term insurance. In many cases, the two are used together strategically.
Next Steps
If you’re considering personally owned permanent life insurance, the first step is understanding whether the need is permanent or temporary.
I’m happy to walk through your goals and determine whether this type of coverage fits.
We would love to discuss your lifestyle and insurance needs.
No high pressure sales tactics. We simply educate you on making the best decision for you. We proudly serve Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.
We have adopted a proven systematic approach to working with clients virtually, which allows us to get to know our clients and help them make an informed decision on what insurance solution is best for them.