Death Waiver of Deposit (DWD)

This benefit ensures that, in addition to the insurance amount, a monthly sum will be deposited into the accumulation fund in order to cover, in part or in full, the costs related to the remaining insurance coverage(s). This pre-selected amount will be paid until the benefit ends. The options available for the duration of this benefit are as follows:
 

  • policyowner's 55 birthday
  • policyowner's 65 birthday
  • policyowner's 75 birthday
  • 25 years after the policyowner's death.
     

Issue Ages - (Age nearest)
 

  • Age 18 to 45 - age 55 option
  • Age 18 to 50 - all other options
     

Benefit Amount
 

  • minimum: $25 a month
  • maximum: $1,000 a month
     

Benefit Cost
 

  • Fixed - Guaranteed
  • Ceases to be payable when the policyowner reaches age 65 (or when the policyowner reaches age 55, for the age 55 option)
     

Termination of Coverage

Benefit payments will cease upon:
 

  • the date the policyowner would have turned 55, 65, 75 or a period of 25 years after the policyowner's death (whichever option is chosen) or
  • the termination of the contract
     

Characteristics

Only the policyowner is eligible for this benefit. The contract must remain in force after the benefit has been paid.

Last Update: October 26, 2005
 
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