Tennessee Life Producer Practice Exam

What is a significant advantage of whole life insurance?

1. It provides temporary coverage

2. It accumulates cash value over time

3. It eliminates the need for premiums

4. It is less expensive than term insurance

The correct answer is: It accumulates cash value over time

Whole life insurance is designed to offer lifelong coverage, and one of its most important features is its ability to accumulate cash value over time. This cash value grows at a guaranteed rate as the policyholder continues to pay premiums, creating a savings component within the policy. This can be particularly advantageous because policyholders can borrow against the cash value or even surrender the policy for the cash if necessary. Additionally, the cash value can potentially be used to pay premiums, adding to the policy’s flexibility and utility. The other options do not accurately represent the characteristics of whole life insurance. Whole life insurance does not provide temporary coverage, as it is intended for the policyholder's entire lifetime, and it does not eliminate the need for premiums but requires consistent premium payments to maintain both the death benefit and the growing cash value. Lastly, whole life insurance is generally more expensive than term insurance, which only provides coverage for a specified period without an accumulation of cash value.