AXA Equitable Life Insurance Review

Equitable life insurance is a life insurance carrier based in New York, NY. The company was founded in 1859 and offers life insurance products in 39 states (and Washington, DC).

What types of life insurance products does Equitable life insurance offer?

Life insurance companies typically offer a wide variety of life insurance options. One of the best ways to save money on life insurance products is to avoid unnecessary coverage. Only purchase life insurance policies and riders you actually need.

Here is a brief description of life insurance options Equitable life insurance offers.

• Term Life Insurance - This is the simplest type of life insurance policy. Term life insurance policies are payable if the insured person dies within a specific period of time, such as 5, 10, or 30 years. Equitable life insurance offers term lengths ranging from 1 to 20 years.
• Whole Life Insurance - Whole life insurance policies remain in force for the policyholder's entire life, provided premiums are paid. They have a tax deferred cash value, meaning the cash value will not be taxed until funds are withdrawn.
• Variable Life Insurance - Variable life insurance are types of whole life insurance policies where the entire cash value of the life insurance policy is invested in several accounts. Therefore, the cash value of these whole life insurance policies rises and falls depending on the performance of the investments.
• Universal Life Insurance - This type of universal life insurance policy guarantees a fixed death benefit and an investment account. The cash value of the investment account will vary depending on the portfolio's performance.

What is the financial strength rating of Equitable life insurance?

The financial strength rating of life insurance companies scores its ability to pay contracts and life insurance policies. SuperMoney gives Equitable life insurance an A+, which is the highest available rating we give to life insurance companies.

SuperMoney's financial strength rating is primarily based on the average score from insurance rating agencies.