How Long A Policy Will Be In Force

Definition of "How long a policy will be in force"

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Duration of a policy. Property and casualty coverages are usually written for one year, although a personal automobile policy can be for six months. Life insurance can be written on a term basis (1 year, 5 years, 20 years, to age 65), whole or life basis, or any combination of the two. Health insurance can be written on a multiple time period basis.

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