Universal Life

Universal Life Insurance (UL) is a relatively new insurance product intended to provide permanent insurance coverage with greater flexibility in premium payment and the potential for a higher internal rate of return.  A universal life policy includes a cash account,.  Premiums increase the cash account.  Interest is paid within the policy (credited) on the account at a rate specified by the copany.  This rate has a guaranteed minimum but usually is higher than that minimum.  Mortality charges and administrative costs are charged against (reduce) the cash account.  The surrender value of the policy is the amount remaining in the cash account less applicable surrender charges, if any.