Equitable, previously known as AXA Equitable, was founded in 1859 as the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. The New York-based company now sells life insurance under the name Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company.
Equitable life insurance and group and individual retirement products serve more than 2.8 million customers across the U.S. Should you be one of them? Below is our review of Equitable and its life insurance business.
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Equitable sells several different types of life insurance, some of which are available with no medical exam in certain circumstances.
Equitable sells term life insurance policies with durations (usually called “terms”) of one, 10, 15 and 20 years. Many other life insurance companies sell term life insurance for up to 30 years, and it’s uncommon to find one-year policies.
Death benefits reach up to $2 million and policies can be converted to permanent coverage at the end of the term. Equitable has two term life insurance policies:
This type of permanent coverage invests a portion of your premium into an S&P index fund to build cash value.
This permanent policy is like indexed universal coverage, except your cash value is invested in a mutual fund instead of an index fund.
Equitable has three variable universal life insurance options:
Survivorship life insurance policies cover two people, typically spouses or partners. Death benefits are paid out after both covered people pass away.
This type of policy combines permanent life insurance with a cash value and coverage for long-term care expenses.
“Riders” are optional addons to a life insurance policy that can boost coverage or address certain needs. Equitable offers a range of riders including:
Equitable is licensed to sell life insurance and annuities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Equitable does not provide online quotes for its life insurance products.
If you wish to learn about how much you might expect to pay for a life insurance policy from life insurance companies that sell policies where you live, contact an insurance agent who is licensed to sell coverage in your area.
Equitable reviews and files claims within five days, at which point a claimant account is made where you can track the status of your payment.
As an industry standard, life insurance death benefits generally take anywhere from 14 to 60 days to be paid out.
Equitable financial strength ratings include an A (Excellent) from A.M. Best, an A2 (Good) from Moody’s and an A+ (Strong) from S&P Global.
From a customer review perspective, Equitable is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.
The NAIC’s Complaint Index Report measures a company’s rate of complaints. Equitable Life Insurance has a rate of complaints that is lower than the industry average when adjusted for market share. This means Equitable generally has strong customer satisfaction.
Customer service is available by phone during weekday business hours, and an online chat feature allows for additional help.
The Equitable website also has detailed information and FAQ’s for a range of topics
Current Equitable life insurance policy members can call the Equitable customer service phone number at (800) 777-6510.
Speak to a licensed insurance agent to learn more about the types of life insurance policies and insurance companies that offer them in your area. Get a quote for coverage and determine which life insurance company offers the best policy for your needs.