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Life · Chapter 4 · Universal & Variable

UL Death Benefit — Option A vs Option B

Definition
Option A (1) = LEVEL death benefit — NAR shrinks as cash value grows. Option B (2) = INCREASING death benefit = face + cash value — costs more.
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