What are the definitions of “convertible” and “renewable”?
” Convertible” and “renewable” are provisions in a term insurance policy. With a convertible policy, the policyowner has the option to exchange the policy for another insurance plan without evidence of insurability. However, term policies can only be converted to cash value policies. With a renewable policy, the policyowner can renew (or extend) the policy at the end of its term without evidence of insurability. When a policy includes both provisions, they continue until specified ages and then stop. Premium rates increase at each renewal, based on the insured’s age.
