One reason could be that fewer middle and lower income Americans can afford to purchase the policies or find them difficult to get because of increasing medical standards required by policy providers. As evidence for this explanation, the value of the policies that people are purchasing is increasing and wealthier Americans are purchasing even more policies.

The life insurance industry remains healthy. However, the reason for the decline remains a mystery.

Philip J. Kavesh
Nationally recognized attorney helping clients with customized estate planning guidance for over 40 years.
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