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In-Force Policy Review

How to audit a life insurance policy you already own, and what the in-force illustration actually tells you.

Written by: Advisor Name PendingReviewed by: Advisor Name PendingUpdated: 2026-01-01

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The cluster covering in-force illustrations, cost-of-insurance increases, lapse risk, and the annual review discipline for policies already in force.

Decision pathway

  1. 01

    Keep

    The policy still does its job. Document why and re-test.

  2. 02

    Review

    Pull an in-force illustration before anything else.

  3. 03

    Modify

    Adjust face amount, premium, or riders in place.

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Tools for this decision

Existing Policy Review Checklist

Answer six questions about a policy you already own and get a prioritized review checklist.

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Common questions

Sources

Citations are supplied per-entity by the content engine. This template renders statutory, regulatory, academic and carrier sources in a numbered, dated reference list.

Author

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Advisor Name Pending

Lead Advisor & Editorial Reviewer

CLU (pending verification)
ChFC (pending verification)
NPN:
PENDING_VERIFICATION
Licensed:
Non-producing editorial role
Verified:
2026-01-01 (2026-01-01T00:00:00Z)
Editorial policyLicensing & disclosures

Reviewed by

AN
Advisor Name Pending

Lead Advisor & Editorial Reviewer

CLU (pending verification)
ChFC (pending verification)
NPN:
PENDING_VERIFICATION
Licensed:
Non-producing editorial role
Verified:
2026-01-01 (2026-01-01T00:00:00Z)
Editorial policyLicensing & disclosures

Next step

Request an in-force policy audit

A licensed advisor reviews the contract and your objective before any recommendation is made.

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