The Paid-Up Additions Rider is an important component to maximizing cash-value within whole life insurance and is a vital component when structuring an Infinite Banking policy. As a result of its importance, the PUA Rider must be properly added to a policy as well as explained by an experienced professional that fully understands its benefits and limitations. Let’s first define what the Paid-Up Addition Rider is and the variations that exist within this insurance rider family.
Paid-Up Additions Rider
The Paid-Up Additions Rider is added to a whole life insurance policy that purchases “Paid-Up Insurance”. Paid-up insurance is insurance that is fully paid and requires no new premiums. The PUA Rider creates immediate cash value in the policy.
Annual Paid-Up Additions Rider (APUAR)
The Annual Paid-Up Additions Rider allows for annual payments into the PUA rider. It is often referred to as a scheduled PUA.
Single Paid-Up Additions Rider (SPUAR)
The Single Paid-Up Additions Rider allows for a one-time payment into a PUA rider and is often referred to as an unscheduled PUA. This traditionally occurs when a policy is initiated but can also occur while the policy is in force.
Vital Piece of the Puzzle
The utilization of the Paid-Up Additions Rider with traditional whole life insurance creates more flexible terms and immediate cash value. It also accentuates whole life insurance’s century-long track record of guaranteed growth and living benefits.
The PUA Rider is a vital component of a properly designed Infinite Banking policy. The understanding of this rider is paramount. Due to the effect the PUA Rider has on the death and living benefits of a whole life policy, it is vital the insurance professional understand how PUA Riders work and how to properly use them.
In large part to Nelson Nash’s book “Becoming Your Own Banker” and many others written thereafter, Infinite Banking is becoming well known. As our economy continues to exude uncertainty, alternative ways to save money is on the mind of many, as traditional vehicles have become too risky.
If you are contemplating the use of the Infinite Banking Concept in your personal finances and are searching for a competent advisor and company to educate and support you, keep in mind that in order for the Infinite Banking Concept to work properly, the insurance policy must be set up with the proper use of the PUA Rider.
To learn more about Infinite Banking and PUA Riders contact us at 1-800-870-8670 or by e-mail at info@paradigmlife.net.
