In retirement strategies, life insurance policies can serve as versatile tools, offering benefits beyond traditional death benefits. However, a one-size-fits-all approach can lead licensed agents to overemphasize the investment potential, ignore costs and complexity, and not align the product with broader financial goals.

Key takeaways

    1. Permanent life insurance can be a valuable tool for retirement, but it must be used in the right circumstances.
    2. Failing to tailor life insurance recommendations to client needs can lead to customer disappointment and dissatisfaction.
    3. Licensed agents should assess clients’ retirement income goals, risk tolerance, and estate planning needs, and compare various life policies to ensure the best fit.
A&A Editorial Team