Which investment vehicle holds the assets for a variable life policy's cash value in many jurisdictions?

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Which investment vehicle holds the assets for a variable life policy's cash value in many jurisdictions?

In a variable life policy, the cash value is tied to investment performance, not a guaranteed rate. That money is kept in a separate account from the insurer’s general assets. This separation isolates the policy’s investment risk and lets the cash value grow (or shrink) with the market, based on the subaccounts the policyholder chooses. The insurer’s guarantees don’t apply to the separate account, which is why the cash value can fluctuate while the death benefit may still have some guarantees in place. The general account holds funds backing traditional, guaranteed products, not the variable cash value. Bank accounts and insurance reserves aren’t used as the investment vehicle for the cash value.

In a variable life policy, the cash value is tied to investment performance, not a guaranteed rate. That money is kept in a separate account from the insurer’s general assets. This separation isolates the policy’s investment risk and lets the cash value grow (or shrink) with the market, based on the subaccounts the policyholder chooses. The insurer’s guarantees don’t apply to the separate account, which is why the cash value can fluctuate while the death benefit may still have some guarantees in place. The general account holds funds backing traditional, guaranteed products, not the variable cash value. Bank accounts and insurance reserves aren’t used as the investment vehicle for the cash value.

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