Reviewing your life insurance policy periodically is a wise practice to ensure that your coverage aligns with your current financial situation, life circumstances, and goals. Here are some general guidelines on how often you should review your life insurance policy:

1. Annually: It’s a good idea to do a quick annual review of your life insurance policy. This can be a simple check to ensure your contact information, beneficiaries, and any changes in your financial situation are up-to-date.
2. Life Events: Major life events such as marriage, divorce, birth of a child, significant income changes, or purchasing a new home are occasions that warrant a thorough review of your life insurance coverage. These events can impact the amount of coverage you need to adequately protect your loved ones.
3. Every 3-5 Years: Consider conducting a more comprehensive review of your life insurance policy every 3 to 5 years. This allows you to assess any changes in your financial goals, debts, assets, and family situation that might affect your coverage needs.
4. Policy Anniversary: Some life insurance policies have specific anniversary dates when adjustments or changes can be made. Check your policy details to see if there are any opportunities to modify your coverage on these dates.
5. Market Changes: If you have an investment-linked life insurance policy, changes in market conditions can impact the performance of your policy. Periodic reviews can help you assess the performance of your investments within the policy and make any necessary adjustments.
6. Health Changes: If your health status changes significantly, it could impact your insurability or the cost of your premiums. Regular reviews can help you understand whether your existing policy is still suitable or if you need to make adjustments due to health-related factors.
7. Policy Terms and Conditions: Keep an eye on any changes in the terms and conditions of your policy. Insurance companies might update their offerings, and these changes could affect your coverage, premiums, or benefits.
8. Financial Goals: As your financial goals evolve, your life insurance needs may change as well. Regularly reviewing your policy allows you to ensure that your coverage aligns with your long-term financial objectives.

Life insurance is a tool to provide financial protection for your loved ones, and it should be tailored to your specific circumstances.  At Set for Life, we are here to help you throughout all of the stages and changes in your life to insure you are all SET!