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.