Term - Whole - Universal - Key Person

Protect Their Future Today

Structure life insurance strategies for families, business partners, and future goals-with advisors who guide needs analysis, underwriting, and policy reviews every step of the way.

  • Custom coverage analysis
  • Business continuity planning
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Coverage Comparison

Compare term, whole, universal, and key person coverage at a glance.

Features Term Life Whole Life Universal Life Key Person
Premiums Level for 10-30 years Level premiums Flexible premiums Custom by benefit
Cash Value Guaranteed growth Market-indexed
Flexibility Convertible to permanent Policy loans available Adjust death benefit & premium Designed for business needs
Ideal For Income replacement Legacy & estate planning Flexible lifetime coverage Protecting partners & key talent
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Advisor Guidance

Planning beyond the policy

We guide every step-from needs analysis and underwriting to policy reviews-so your coverage evolves with milestones, business changes, or estate planning goals.

  • Personalized needs analysis
  • Underwriting support
  • Annual policy reviews
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Where Life Coverage Fits

Choose the scenario that matches your goals.

Income Replacement

Safeguard future paychecks and major obligations.

Secure Income
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Key Person Spotlight

Protect the people powering your business

Key person and executive bonus strategies safeguard operations, fund buyouts, and reassure lenders when leadership changes unexpectedly.

  • Buy-sell and cross-purchase funding
  • Loan and investor reassurance
  • Executive retention packages
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Life Insurance FAQs

Get answers to common questions or connect with our team to build a customized strategy.

Schedule a Coverage Review

We analyze income replacement, debt, education goals, and long-term plans to recommend a mix of term and permanent coverage.

Most term policies include conversion privileges that let you switch to permanent coverage without new medical underwriting before the term expires.

Buy-sell agreements funded with life insurance provide liquidity so remaining partners can purchase ownership or repay loans without straining cash flow.

Many carriers offer accelerated or no-exam underwriting up to certain face amounts, but traditional exams may unlock better pricing for larger policies.

Planning Resources

Download worksheets and guides to prepare for meetings or policy reviews.

Needs Analysis Worksheet

Calculate income replacement and outstanding obligations.

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Key Person Checklist

Gather financials and partnership agreements for underwriting.

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Policy Review Guide

Questions to ask when updating beneficiaries or coverage.

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Estate Planning Primer

Coordinate life insurance with trusts and charitable goals.

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Policy updates

Need to update a policy?

  • Change beneficiaries
  • Request policy reviews
  • Coordinate key person updates
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Work with McDowell IFS to pair the right life insurance strategy with your financial plan.