Benefits Lesson

Face Amount

Face amount is the death benefit.

Lesson Script

What This Video Covers

The face amount of a life insurance policy is also called the Death benefit. This is the amount that will be paid to the beneficiary upon the death of the insured, generally tax-free. The death benefit can be split among multiple beneficiaries if the insured sets up the policy that way.
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Gap Insurance

Gap insurance may pay the difference between a vehicle's actual cash value and the remaining loan or lease balance after a covered total loss.