Policy Riders

Policy riders are add-ons to a life insurance policy that changes or expands coverage for specific needs.

Policy Rider

Allows policyholders to customize their coverage to fit their specific needs by adding additional coverage to a standard insurance policy in exchange for additional premium payments, or in some cases, no additional costs

Common Examples

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Rider Pays benefits for accidental death or loss of limbs/sight.

  • Accidental Death Benefit Rider Pays an additional death benefit for accidental death.

  • Child Term Rider Provides temporary life insurance coverage for the insured’s children.

  • Chronic Illness Rider Accelerates a portion of the death benefit if the insured is diagnosed with a chronic illness.

  • Critical Illness Rider Provides a lump sum payment upon diagnosis of a covered critical illness.

  • Disability Income Rider Provides a monthly income if the insured becomes disabled and unable to work.

  • Guaranteed Insurability Rider Allows the policyholder to purchase additional coverage at specified intervals without a medical exam.

  • Hospital Indemnity Rider Pays a daily or lump sum benefit for hospital stays.

  • Long-Term Care Rider Accelerates a portion of the death benefit to cover long-term care costs.

  • Term Conversion Rider Allows conversion of a term policy to permanent insurance without a medical exam.

  • Return of Premium Rider Refunds premiums paid if the insured outlives the policy term.

  • Spouse Term Rider Offers temporary life insurance coverage for the insured’s spouse.

  • Waiver of Premium Rider Waives premiums if the insured becomes totally disabled.