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AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance

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Term Life Insurance Policies Explained

Term Life Insurance covers an individual for a specified period of time, ranging from one year to several years. It is payable to the beneficiary only if the insured dies within that specified time period. Individuals purchase term life insurance for a variety of reasons, including lower premiums than permanent insurance (because there is no cash value), mortgage protection, and coverage during child rearing years.

Most Term Life Insurance policies can be renewed for one or more terms, regardless of any health changes. However, premiums may increase each time the policy is renewed and some policies expire when the insured reaches a certain age. Some companies will grant you the option of keeping the policy in force for a guaranteed period of time at the same rate each year. This option typically carries a higher premium and usually requires the individual to pass a physical examination.

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How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

We should remember that life insurance is primarily not for us- it is for the loved ones we will leave behind. How much annual income will your family need to continue their lifestyle when you are no longer with them?

To determine how much life insurance you need, consider the following Remaining Expenses:

  1. How much is needed to take care of immediate expenses such as burial costs, medical payments, estate tax settlements etc.?
  2. How much will be needed annually for continuing mortgage payments, car payments, real estate taxes, college tuition, and daily living expenses such as food, clothing, traveling etc.?
  3. What other annual expenses you are responsible for and are presently contributing towards?

To avoid over-insurance you need to consider the following Sources of Income:

  1. How much annual investment income will continue?
  2. How much annual income will my spouse receive?
  3. What is the value of any assets such as savings, CDs, etc. that will be liquidated?
  4. What is the value of any other current life insurance in force?

With these factors considered, you can determine how much annual income your family will need generated from any life insurance proceeds.

Your individual needs will vary based on your circumstances. For more information, please call the toll-free AIA Trust hotline 1-800-255-8215 between Monday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time.

For a further in depth discussion on how much life insurance you need, we suggest you consult one of the many independent resources available, such as The Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education. They are a non-profit independent source for information on this topic, which includes an interactive needs calculator. http://www.life-line.org/life/index.html.

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How Much Will It Cost?

  • Click here for a printable Annual Premium Rate Chart per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance in amounts from $100.000 up to $240,000 [for males].
  • Click here for a printable Annual Premium Rate Chart per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance in amounts from $100.000 up to $240,000 [for females].
  • Click here for a printable Annual Premium Rate Chart per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance in amounts from $250.000 up to $490,000 [for males].
  • Click here for a printable Annual Premium Rate Chart per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance in amounts from $250.000 up to $490,000 [for females].
  • Click here for a printable Annual Premium Rate Chart per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance in amounts from $500.000 up to $1,000,000 [for males].
  • Click here for a printable Annual Premium Rate Chart per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance in amounts from $500.000 up to $1,000,000 [for females].

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How Do I Apply for Coverage?

Click Here for a printable application for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance. Please refer to the plan information below for a complete description of the program.

Click Here for a printable Supplemental Application for Preferred Rates for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance. Please refer to the plan information below for a complete description of the program.

Applications must be completed, signed and returned by mail to:

AIA Trust Insurance Program
C/o Affinity Insurance Services, Inc.
300 S. Wacker Dr. 7th Floor
Chicago, Illinios 60606

Or

If you wish, you can contact one of our representatives directly at the AIA Trust hotline 1-800-255-8215 – Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM Central Time.

Before completing an application, be sure to review the plan information for eligibility, options and a complete description of the coverage. This coverage is only available to active dues paying AIA members.

Coverage cannot be bound or made effective until review, underwriting and approval of your completed application by the insurance company. Click here to view Affinity Insurance Services License Information.

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What If...?

What if something happens to me?
What if my family is left alone with no income?
What if I become terminally ill?

All good questions. And the best answer: 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance from AIA Trust and New York Life. It's how to prepare yourself for the unexpected—for as little as $0.31 a day.* AIA Trust is proud to introduce a new, highly competitive, 10-year level term life insurance policy that allows members to apply up to $1,000,000 in coverage.

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Why Do I Need Insurance?
10-Year Level Term provides coverage that can help you and your family safeguard your financial future. Proceeds can be used to: pay mortgages and other debts, fund your children's college education, cover "keyman" term life insurance, care for aging parents... and your family's many other needs.

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What Is 10-Year Level Term Insurance?
10-Year Level Term Insurance was designed to help protect you from unnecessary financial burdens and ensure your family's security over a 10-year period. Initial premiums are guaranteed to remain level for the first ten years. Coverage can be continued thereafter at reasonable rates.

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How Much Coverage Can I Get?
If you're under age 60 and an AIA member... you can apply for coverage from $100,000—up to as much as $1,000,000. Coverage is also available for your spouse (up to half of your benefit amount to a maximum of $500,000, as long as he or she is under age 60) in units of $10,000. And you may get $5,000 of coverage for your unmarried, dependent children, ages 15 days to 25 years. (Please note: Coverage is available only to residents of the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, except Quebec.)

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Who Will Be My Beneficiary?
You can choose anyone you wish as your beneficiary and also change your beneficiary at any time by written request. That person will receive all the proceeds of your coverage in the event of your death. (It could be a family member or a close friend.) You are automatically the beneficiary for your dependent's coverage. If you wish, you can name another beneficiary for your spouses' coverage.

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What Is The "Living Benefit?"
The Living Benefit allows you to collect up to 50% of your AIA-commended life insurance benefit if you are terminally ill, with less than 12 months to live. You can spend your Living Benefit any way you want... to handle medical expenses, purchase conveniences, or take care of bills piling up at home. Your beneficiary is still protected and will collect the remainder of your life benefit upon your death. To qualify, a terminally ill insured must provide New York Life with proof of terminal illness and anticipated life expectancy (12 months or less), as well as any other medically necessary information requested. For additional details and limitations, please see the Certificate of Insurance.

Please note that receipt of accelerated death benefits may affect eligibility for public assistance programs and may be taxable. Prior to applying for accelerated death benefits, insureds should consult with the appropriate social services agency, and assistance should be sought from a qualified tax provider.

Minnesota residents must be under age 65 to qualify. The accelerated death benefit is not available to residents of Massachusetts.

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Will My 10-Year Level Term Insurance Be Canceled If I Get Ill Later On?
Absolutely not. Your AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Insurance is yours, regardless of your health, provided that:

  • you remain a member of The AIA,
  • you pay your premiums when they are due,
  • the group contract remains in effect,
  • you're under age 70.

(All dependent coverage ends for your spouse: upon divorce or legal separation; for a dependent child: at marriage, attainment of age 25 or when the child ceases to be dependent upon you; for any other dependent: when your coverage ends or if dependent premiums are not paid.)

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Are There Any Exclusions/Limitations?
Your AIA Trust Life benefit is payable in the event of your death from any cause except suicide during the first 24 months of coverage. However, if suicide is committed during the first 24 months, we will refund the premiums paid to the date of death. Missouri Residents: benefits will not be paid for suicide within the first two years of coverage if New York Life can show that suicide was intended at the time of application.

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How Soon Can My 10 Year Level Term Insurance Go Into Effect?
Your insurance will become effective the first day of the month following the approval of your application, provided premium is paid within 31 days of the date billed, and any person to be insured is performing the normal activities of a person in good health of like age on the later of the date of approval or the date the contribution is paid. (Your dependents' coverage takes effect when your coverage begins, when the dependent is eligible or on the first of the month following approval of the dependents' application and receipt of premium payment, whichever is later.)

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What Is My Rate Based On During the First 10 Years?
If you're healthy and lead a healthy lifestyle, you may qualify for our Preferred rates at substantial savings over our already low standard and select rates. And it's available in coverage amounts from $100,000 to $1,000,000.

Preferred rates are not available for individuals who smoke, who have high-risk occupations or hobbies like skydiving or scuba-diving.

Remember, even if you can't qualify for preferred rates, you may still be eligible for our very affordable standard or select rates. Either way, you get quality life insurance coverage at a low price!

To determine if you qualify, simply fill out and return the Preferred Supplemental Application with the primary application.

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Are There Volume Discounts?
If you request amounts of $250,000 to $499,000 you'll receive a volume discount. There is an additional volume discount for amounts between $500,000 and $1,000,000. These discounts have a significant impact on reducing your insurance costs.

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What Are My Renewal Rates?
Premium contributions for the first 10 years are guaranteed not to change. Rates after the first 10 years will be annually renewable based on your then-attained age. Coverage will be renewed automatically regardless of your health. You also have the option to apply for another 10-year level plan. Eligibility is subject to evidence of insurability.

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Right To Change Benefits, Rates Or Terminate This Plan
Changes to the group policy are subject to agreement between New York Life and AIA Trust. Rates after the first 10 years may be changed by New York Life on any premium due date and on any date on which benefits are changes, but can only be done on a class wide basis. The Policyholder or New York Life may terminate the plan on any premium due date by giving 90 days advance notice.

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DON'T SEND ANY MONEY NOW!
Right now, you're just saying "Maybe." It's important you're 100% satisfied with The AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life insurance Plan before you say "Yes."

So... after we get your application... and if it's approved... we'll send you a Certificate of Insurance. When you receive it, look it over. Take a full 30 days. If you like what you see, then say "yes" by sending your check. If instead it's "no," just return the Certificate. No further discussion is needed. (All applications are subject to evidence of insurability satisfactory to New York Life. The company reserves the right to decline coverage for any applicant who does not meet its underwriting requirements.)

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If You Have Any Questions:
Just dial your AIA TOLL FREE insurance information hot line at 1-800-255-8215 and a customer service representative will be happy to assist you.

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What If I Want Less Than $100,000?
The AIA offers a plan for those members who want to purchase amounts less than $100,000. The plan is age-banded and rates increase when one reaches the next age band. The bands are in 5-year increments. If you are interested, please contact a representative at the above toll-free number.

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Please Retain This Medical Information Bureau Pre-notification For Your Records

How New York Life underwrites your request for coverage:
Information regarding insurability will be treated as confidential. In considering whether the persons in your request for insurance qualify for coverage we will rely on the medical information you provide, and on the information you authorize us to obtain from your doctor, other medical practitioners and facilities, other insurance companies to which you have applied for insurance, and MIB, Inc. (Medical Information Bureau). New York Life will, not disclose such information to anyone except those you authorize or where required or permitted by law. We may make a brief report to MIB; however, we will not disclose our underwriting decision. Information in our files may be seen by New York Life and Plan Administration employees, but only on a "need to know" basis in considering your request. Upon receipt of all requested information we will make a determination as to whether your request for insurance can be approved. MIB is a non-profit organization of life insurance companies which operates an information exchange on behalf of its members. When you apply for insurance or submit a claim for benefits to an MIB member company medical or non medical information may be given to the Bureau, which may then be furnished to member companies. Upon written request to New York Life or MIB you will be provided with non-medical information; medical information, however will be given only to a physician you designate. If you question the accuracy of the information provided by MIB, you may contact the MIB and seek a correction. If we cannot provide the coverage you request, we will tell you why. If you feel our information is inaccurate, you will be given a chance to correct or complete the information in our files. For U.S. residents, your request is handled in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act procedures. MIB's information office is at P.O. Box 105, Essex Station, Boston, Massachusetts O2112, telephone (617) 426-3660. If we can provide the coverage you requested we will inform you as to when such coverage will be effective. Under no circumstances will coverage be effective prior to this date. Payment of a premium contribution with your application does not mean there is any insurance in force before the effective date as determined by New York Life. Please retain this disclosure notice for your files.

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AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance Rates

Annual Premium per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance
from $100.000 up to $240,000 [for males]
 
Annual Premium per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance
from $100.000 up to $240,000 [for females]
Age
Preferred
Select
Standard
 
Age
Preferred
Select
Standard
20
0.69
0.78
1.90
 
20
0.62
0.71
1.62
21
0.69
0.78
1.90
 
21
0.62
0.71
1.62
22
0.69
0.78
1.90
 
22
0.62
0.71
1.62
23
0.69
0.78
1.90
 
23
0.62
0.71
1.62
24
0.69
0.78
1.91
 
24
0.62
0.71
1.62
25
0.69
0.78
1.91
 
25
0.62
0.71
1.62
26
0.69
0.78
1.92
 
26
0.62
0.71
1.62
27
0.69
0.78
1.92
 
27
0.62
0.71
1.62
28
0.69
0.78
1.93
 
28
0.62
0.71
1.63
29
0.69
0.78
1.95
 
29
0.62
0.71
1.63
30
0.69
0.78
1.96
 
30
0.62
0.71
1.66
31
0.69
0.78
1.96
 
31
0.62
0.71
1.66
32
0.69
0.78
1.96
 
32
0.62
0.71
1.66
33
0.69
0.78
1.96
 
33
0.62
0.71
1.66
34
0.69
0.78
1.96
 
34
0.62
0.71
1.66
35
0.69
0.78
2.02
 
35
0.62
0.71
1.69
36
0.70
0.81
2.11
 
36
0.63
0.73
1.77
37
0.72
0.84
2.24
 
37
0.67
0.76
1.90
38
0.76
0.87
2.38
 
38
0.70
0.80
2.05
39
0.80
0.92
2.58
 
39
0.73
0.85
2.24
40
0.84
0.97
2.78
 
40
0.77
0.89
2.40
41
0.88
1.03
3.04
 
41
0.82
0.96
2.58
42
0.94
1.11
3.34
 
42
0.87
1.02
2.76
43
1.00
1.18
3.68
 
43
0.94
1.10
2.98
44
1.06
1.28
4.05
 
44
1.00
1.17
3.19
45
1.16
1.38
4.43
 
45
1.05
1.25
3.43
46
1.26
1.49
4.87
 
46
1.12
1.31
3.68
47
1.37
1.62
5.34
 
47
1.17
1.39
3.95
48
1.47
1.76
5.84
 
48
1.23
1.47
4.24
49
1.61
1.91
6.36
 
49
1.30
1.55
4.53
50
1.75
2.09
6.88
 
50
1.38
1.66
4.83
51
1.90
2.27
7.39
 
51
1.47
1.75
5.14
52
2.04
2.46
7.88
 
52
1.58
1.86
5.46
53
2.20
2.68
8.40
 
53
1.69
1.97
5.79
54
2.40
2.91
8.98
 
54
1.81
2.10
6.13
55
2.59
3.17
9.65
 
55
1.93
2.25
6.48
56
2.82
3.44
10.40
 
56
2.04
2.40
6.79
57
3.04
3.73
11.19
 
57
2.16
2.55
7.09
58
3.32
4.05
12.09
 
58
2.27
2.74
7.41
59
3.63
4.42
13.15
 
59
2.42
2.93
7.82
Click here for a printable Annual Premium Rate Chart per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance in amounts from $100.000 up to $240,000 [for males].
 
Click here for a printable Annual Premium Rate Chart per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance in amounts from $100.000 up to $240,000 [for females].

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Annual Premium per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance
from $250,000 up to $490,000 [for males]
 
Annual Premium per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance
from $250,000 up to $490,000 [for females]
Age
Preferred
Select
Standard
 
Age
Preferred
Select
Standard
20
0.46
0.55
1.65
 
20
0.40
0.48
1.39
21
0.46
0.55
1.65
 
21
0.40
0.48
1.39
22
0.46
0.55
1.65
 
22
0.40
0.48
1.39
23
0.46
0.55
1.65
 
23
0.40
0.48
1.39
24
0.46
0.55
1.67
 
24
0.40
0.48
1.39
25
0.46
0.55
1.67
 
25
0.40
0.48
1.39
26
0.46
0.55
1.68
 
26
0.40
0.48
1.39
27
0.46
0.55
1.68
 
27
0.40
0.48
1.39
28
0.46
0.55
1.69
 
28
0.40
0.48
1.40
29
0.46
0.55
1.70
 
29
0.40
0.48
1.40
30
0.46
0.55
1.72
 
30
0.40
0.48
1.41
31
0.46
0.55
1.72
 
31
0.40
0.48
1.41
32
0.46
0.55
1.72
 
32
0.40
0.48
1.41
33
0.46
0.55
1.72
 
33
0.40
0.48
1.41
34
0.46
0.55
1.72
 
34
0.40
0.48
1.41
35
0.46
0.55
1.78
 
35
0.40
0.48
1.45
36
0.47
0.58
1.86
 
36
0.41
0.51
1.53
37
0.48
0.60
1.98
 
37
0.43
0.53
1.65
38
0.51
0.64
2.13
 
38
0.47
0.57
1.81
39
0.53
0.69
2.32
 
39
0.51
0.61
1.98
40
0.57
0.74
2.53
 
40
0.54
0.66
2.14
41
0.61
0.80
2.78
 
41
0.59
0.72
2.32
42
0.69
0.87
3.07
 
42
0.64
0.78
2.50
43
0.76
0.94
3.40
 
43
0.70
0.86
2.71
44
0.83
1.04
3.76
 
44
0.76
0.93
2.93
45
0.92
1.13
4.14
 
45
0.82
1.00
3.16
46
1.00
1.24
4.56
 
46
0.88
1.07
3.40
47
1.09
1.38
5.03
 
47
0.93
1.15
3.66
48
1.17
1.51
5.51
 
48
0.99
1.23
3.94
49
1.28
1.65
6.02
 
49
1.05
1.30
4.23
50
1.40
1.82
6.53
 
50
1.12
1.40
4.52
51
1.55
2.01
7.03
 
51
1.21
1.50
4.82
52
1.72
2.20
7.51
 
52
1.32
1.61
5.14
53
1.90
2.40
8.02
 
53
1.42
1.72
5.47
54
2.10
2.63
7.38
 
54
1.55
1.85
5.79
55
2.32
2.89
9.24
 
55
1.67
1.98
6.14
56
2.54
3.16
9.97
 
56
1.78
2.13
6.45
57
2.77
3.41
10.75
 
57
1.88
2.28
6.74
58
3.03
3.74
11.64
 
58
2.01
2.47
7.05
59
3.34
4.10
12.67
 
59
2.15
2.66
7.45
Click here for a printable Annual Premium Rate Chart per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance in amounts from $250.000 up to $490,000 [for males].
 
Click here for a printable Annual Premium Rate Chart per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance in amounts from $250.000 up to $490,000 [for females].

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Annual Premium per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance
from $500,000 up to $1,000,000 [for males]
 
Annual Premium per $1.000 of coverage for AIA Trust 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance
from $500,000 up to $1,000,000 [for females]
Age
Preferred
Select
Standard
 
Age
Preferred
Select
Standard
20
0.41
0.51
1.59
 
20
0.35
0.44
1.33
21
0.41
0.51
1.59
 
21
0.35
0.44
1.33
22
0.41
0.51
1.59
 
22
0.35
0.44
1.33
23
0.41
0.51
1.59
 
23
0.35
0.44
1.33
24
0.41
0.51
1.60
 
24
0.35
0.44
1.33
25
0.41
0.51
1.60
 
25
0.35
0.44
1.33
26
0.41
0.51
1.61
 
26
0.35
0.44
1.33
27
0.41
0.51
1.61
 
27
0.35
0.44
1.33
28
0.41
0.51
1.63
 
28
0.35