Life insurance is a contract that provides a death benefit when the insured person dies while the policy is in force. The policyholder pays premiums for coverage and names one or more beneficiaries to receive the death benefit. Depending on the type of policy, coverage lasts for a specified term or for the insured person’s lifetime.
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