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It works the same way as a regular universal life policy in that it provides a death benefit and a cash value.\u00a0 The main difference between them is the cash value component.In a regular universal life insurance policy, the cash values interest is based on a guaranteed interest rate declared each year on the anniversary date.\u00a0 The indexed universal life also has a guaranteed rate declared each year, but it also has a component that the interest is based on an underlying index, such as the S&P 500 or Nasdaq.The index option that within an indexed universal life policy comes with some parameters.\u00a0 There is \u201ccap\u201d (most you can earn) on the interest credited. With that said there is also a \u201cfloor\u201d or guaranteed minimum.\u00a0 You can\u2019t lose!To give you an example, if your index cap is 12%, and that index returns 14% that year.\u00a0 You would earn 12%.\u00a0 Let\u2019s look at the flip side, if the next year that same index returns -8%, you would receive 0%.These types of policies give you the upside of the market to a point without the risk that comes with investing in the market.\u00a0 It\u2019s a win-win if planned and funded properly.Here are the pros of Indexed Universal LifeHigher Potential Earnings-Leveraging call options to gain upside exposure to equity indexes with the risk of loss allows these policies to earn higher interest without a chance of loss.Flexibility-These policies allow the owners to decide how much market risk they can handle. You can also reduce death benefit at anytime after the first year.Tax Free Gains-You will not pay any taxes on the interest you make each year.Tax Free Withdrawals-If withdrawn correctly the gains are also tax-free if the policy stays in-force.Annual Reset-Each year on your anniversary date your indexed universal life policy resets and any gains are locked in. The policy also resets the index even if that year was a loss.\u00a0 You never have to play catch-up.Protection-In some states, cash value in life insurance is protected from lawsuits and creditors, including bankruptcy.Here are the cons of Indexed Universal Life InsuranceFees: All indexed universal life policies come with fees tied to the cash value element. Sometimes these fees can increase each year, so it\u2019s important to investigate.Annual Renewable Term: Every year you get older the cost of insurance (COI) increases on indexed universal life policies. The cash value accumulation is supposed to offset this, but if not funded properly this could be a big problem especially later in life.My two centsIf you are looking for a permanent life insurance policy, then the indexed universal life policy is an excellent option.\u00a0 It will provide you with lifetime death protection to age 120.Indexed universal life is also way to build up cash value without the risk of losing it like in the market.\u00a0 It can be withdrawn tax free to help supplement your retirement, take a trip, or buy that second house.\u00a0 Overall, I would recommend an indexed universal life policy.\u00a0 Always team up with an experienced agent who can help guide you through the process.\t{\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\t\t\t\t\t{\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the pros' of indexed universal life?\",\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The pros' of indexed universal life are:-Flexibility-Higher Potential Earnings-Tax free growth-Tax free withdrawals-Annual Reset-Protection from lawsuits\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\t\t\t}\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the disadvantages of indexed universal life insurance?\",\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The disadvantages of indexed universal life insurance are:-Management fees-Cost of insurance increases annually-Surrender Charges\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\t\t\t}\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is indexed universal life insurance?\",\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Indexed universal life (IUL) is a permanent life insurance policy that builds up cash value based on market returns. 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