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Illustration

A life insurance illustration is a detailed projection provided by the carrier that shows how a policy is expected to perform over time. It includes assumptions about premium payments, interest rates, cost of insurance, and policy charges. While useful for planning, illustrations are not guarantees — actual policy performance can vary significantly.

Additional Notes

What’s Included in an Illustration?

  • Premium schedule
  • Projected cash value growth
  • Death benefit over time
  • Assumptions for guaranteed, current, and alternate rates
  • Fees and cost of insurance breakdowns (in detailed versions)

🧠 Pro Tip Block

💡 Pro Tip: Review both the guaranteed and non-guaranteed columns. Relying only on the optimistic projections can lead to unexpected underperformance.