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Benefits of Whole Life Insurance

Updated October 2, 2020 . AmFam Team

A whole life insurance policy can provide advantages such as fixed premiums. Learn more about the benefits of whole life insurance from American Family.

Benefits of Whole Life Insurance vs. Term Life Insurance

When you select life coverage, you’ll usually have the freedom to choose a policy that best suits you and your family. If you currently have a term life policy, you may be able to convert it to a whole life insurance policy. Take a look at this term vs. whole life comparison chart to get a better idea of which American Family Life Insurance Company option works best for you:


Consider Whole Life Insurance For Better Peace of Mind

When it comes to life insurance, remember — you’ve got options. With whole life coverage, you may find more peace of mind knowing that the cash value you build can have a variety of uses later in life, and your coverage is lifelong. Compare your life insurance options to find a policy that works for you.

Protect your loved ones’ financial futures and get a quote (Opens in a new tab) for whole life insurance today. Need more info? Connect with an American Family Insurance agent (Opens in a new tab) or learn more about life insurance.


This is a brief description of coverage and is subject to policy and/or rider terms and conditions which may vary by state. Fixed and guaranteed premiums are statements about the policy as determined at issue, and any changes made to a policy may affect the premium and are subject to our underwriting rules. The words lifetime, lifelong and permanent are subject to policy terms and conditions. DreamSecure Whole Life policies mature at age 121. Please check with an American Family agent for details on coverages and restrictions.

*Any loans taken from your life insurance policy will accrue interest. Any outstanding loan balance (loan plus interest) will be deducted from the death benefit at the time of claim or from the cash value at the time of surrender. If the loan balance grows too large for the cash value to support it, the policy could terminate.

**The Guaranteed Purchase Option may be exercised only at specified dates and life events and is subject to benefit amount limitations. See rider for additional details.

*** According to company underwriting guidelines.

† Children ages 0-17 won't need a medical exam — they'll simply answer some health questions to determine eligibility.

Policy and rider forms: ICC18-33 (10), ICC18-33 (15), ICC18-34 (20), ICC18-35 (30), L-33 (10)(ND), L-33 (15)(ND), L-34 (20)(ND), L-35 (30)(ND), L-33 (10)(SD), L-33 (15)(SD), L-34 (20)(SD), L-35 (30)(SD), ICC18-36 (10), ICC18-36 (15), ICC18-36 (20), ICC18-36 (30), L-36 (10)(ND), L-36 (15)(ND), L-36 (20)(ND), L-36 (30)(ND), L-36 (10)(SD), L-36 (15)(SD), L-36 (20)(SD), L-36 (30)(SD), ICC17-225 WL, L-225 (ND) WL, L-225 WL, ICC17-227 WL, L-227 (ND) WL, L-227 WL, ICC17-223 WL, L-223 (ND) WL, L-223 WL, ICC17-224 WL, L-224 (ND) WL, L-224 WL, ICC17-228 WL, L-228 (ND) WL, L-228 WL, ICC17- GPO WL, L-GPO WL

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