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End-of-Year Life Checkup: Is Your Coverage Right?
Kirt Christensen

The end of the year is often a time for reflection. As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves looking back over the past year, considering what went right, what could have gone better, and everything in between. It's also the open enrollment period—a perfect time to rethink some important aspects of life, such as your life insurance coverage. Life’s twists and turns, whether anticipated or sudden, can render old policies outdated. You’ve likely seen shifts in your priorities and responsibilities that may have gone unnoticed until now.

Reassess Life Insurance Annually

Life is dynamic, and so should be your life insurance plan. Here are some pivotal life changes that might necessitate an annual reassessment of your coverage:

Buying a Home or Taking on New Financial Obligations

Purchasing a new home or incurring additional financial responsibilities can significantly impact your financial framework, necessitating a recalibration of your life insurance needs.

Welcoming a Child or Grandchild

Expanding your family with a new child or grandchild is both joyful and overwhelming. This life change often requires a reevaluation of your insurance coverage to ensure your family's future is well-protected.

Changes in Health, Income, or Long-Term Financial Goals

Whether it’s a change in health, an increase or decrease in income, or a shift in your long-term financial ambitions, these adjustments can alter your insurance requirements.

Adjusting Beneficiary Designations or Estate Plans

Your intended beneficiaries or estate plans may shift over time, making it imperative to review and adjust policy details to align with your current wishes and circumstances.

A New Job, Promotion, or Retirement

Career milestones such as a new job, a significant promotion, or retirement require a thorough review of life insurance needs to accommodate lifestyle and financial situation changes.

Getting Married or Divorced

Marital status changes, such as getting married or divorced, are key reasons to revisit your policy to ensure it supports your present and future life vision.

Knowing that your insurance coverage is up-to-date provides tremendous peace of mind. As the year comes to a close, take a proactive step to guarantee your life insurance policy aligns with your current life circumstances. Scheduling a quick coverage review is both simple and supportive—an opportunity to secure your today and tomorrow with confidence.

Don't wait until it's too late; connect with us to discuss your needs and ensure that your life insurance perfectly matches your present and future.