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Indexed Universal Life

Protect your family and build tax-free retirement income.

Your family gets a tax-free death benefit. You get cash value to draw on later, without betting your savings on the market.

0% market floor Tax-free income Death benefit for heirs
Project your tax-free incomeIllustrative
Monthly contribution
$
Current age
Income at age
Illustration
$1,400/mo tax-free
from $500/mo, starting at 40, income at 65
Projected annual income$16,800
Projected cash value$305,000
Illustrative death benefit$400,000

Illustrative sample only. Actual crediting, cash value, income and death benefit are set by the issuing carrier and vary by product, health, age and state.

Built with A-rated carriers
Issued by A-rated insurance carriers
Lumen NationalEvergreen MutualIronwood LifePinnacle TrustHalcyon Life

Indexed universal life (IUL) is permanent life insurance with a cash value that grows based on a market index, protected by a floor so a down year credits zero instead of a loss. You get a tax-free death benefit, tax-deferred growth, and the option to draw tax-free retirement income later through policy loans.

Why families choose IUL

One policy that protects and grows

Term life covers a season. An IUL is designed to protect your family now and quietly build a tax-advantaged asset for later.

Growth linked to the market

Cash value is credited based on an index like the S&P 500, up to a cap, so you share in strong years without owning the stocks.

A 0% floor

When the index falls, your credited rate is zero, not negative. A bad market year does not shrink the cash value you already built.

Tax-free income later

In retirement you can access cash value through policy loans that, when the policy is structured and kept in force, come to you income-tax-free.

Living benefits

Many policies let you access part of the death benefit early if you face a qualifying chronic, critical or terminal illness.

Flexible premiums

Within limits you can raise, lower or pause funding as life changes, unlike a rigid fixed-payment plan.

A tax-free legacy

The death benefit passes to your heirs income-tax-free and outside of probate, so your family gets the full amount without delay.

Put it to work

Three ways people use an IUL

The same policy can lead with income, protection or legacy. A specialist designs it around the goal that matters most to you.

Tax-Free IncomeSupplement retirement

Fund it steadily for years, then draw tax-free income through policy loans to complement Social Security and your 401(k).

  • Tax-free distributions
  • No IRS contribution cap
  • No forced withdrawals
Living BenefitsProtection while you live

Lead with protection. Access part of the death benefit early for a qualifying chronic or critical illness, when you need it.

  • Death benefit for your family
  • Accelerated benefit riders
  • Cash value grows alongside
Legacy TransferLeave more, taxed less

Turn savings into a larger, income-tax-free gift for your heirs that passes outside of probate and skips the market risk.

  • Income-tax-free to heirs
  • Avoids probate delay
  • Predictable transfer
How to start

Your policy design in three steps

No obligation, and no jargon. Just a clear illustration built around your goals.

01

Map your goals

We review your budget, timeline and whether you want the policy to lead with income, protection or legacy.

02

Design the illustration

A specialist structures the funding and compares A-rated carriers, then shows the real projected numbers side by side.

03

Fund and grow

Choose the design that fits, put it in force, and watch protection and tax-advantaged cash value build together.

Protect and build

People who put an IUL to work

Sample testimonials shown for template design purposes.

★★★★★

"I wanted protection for my kids and a place to grow money that a bad year could not wipe out. This did both without the guesswork."

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Marcus T.Age 38
★★★★★

"They showed me the fees and the loan mechanics up front. No hype. I understood exactly how the tax-free income would work before I signed."

D
Dana R.Small business owner
★★★★★

"We maxed out our other accounts and needed another tax-advantaged bucket. The living benefits sealed it for our family."

S
Sofia L.Age 45
Questions

IUL, explained honestly

What is indexed universal life insurance?

IUL is permanent life insurance that pairs a death benefit with a cash value account. The cash value is credited based on the movement of a market index, up to a cap, and is protected by a floor so a down year credits zero instead of a loss. It grows tax-deferred and can later provide tax-free income through policy loans.

How is the cash value credited?

Your credited interest tracks an index such as the S&P 500, subject to a cap or participation rate set by the carrier. If the index rises, you earn up to the cap. If it falls, the floor protects you and you earn zero rather than losing money. You are not directly invested in the market.

Is the retirement income really tax-free?

Income taken as policy loans against cash value is generally income-tax-free, as long as the policy is structured properly and stays in force. If a policy lapses or is surrendered with a gain, taxes can apply. A specialist designs the funding and loan strategy to keep it working as intended.

What happens if the market drops?

The floor is the point of an IUL. In a year the index is negative, your credited rate is zero, so a market crash does not reduce the cash value you have already accumulated. You give up some upside through the cap in exchange for that downside protection.

What are the costs and fees?

An IUL carries the cost of insurance, policy charges and, in the early years, surrender charges if you cancel. Because those costs are real, an IUL should be funded consistently and held long term. We walk through every charge before you decide so there are no surprises.

Protect your family and grow money the market cannot erase.

Get a personalized, no-obligation IUL illustration from a licensed specialist. It starts with a simple conversation.