08/26/2026
Every year, life insurance policies are surrendered or allowed to lapse because policyowners believe they no longer need the coverage or can no longer justify the premiums.
Sometimes that's the right decision.
Sometimes it isn't.
The key is making sure the decision is informed.
Before a policy is surrendered or allowed to lapse, financial professionals can help clients answer a few important questions:
🔹 Why was the policy originally purchased?
🔹 Does that need still exist?
🔹 Has the client's financial situation changed?
🔹 Have all available options been evaluated?
🔹 Is this decision aligned with the client's long-term goals?
A policy lapse may seem like a simple administrative decision, but it can have lasting financial implications.
That's why many advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and trustees are incorporating policy reviews into their planning process.
Not because every policy should be kept.
Not because every policy should be sold.
But because every client deserves to understand their options before making an important financial decision.
Good planning starts with informed decisions.