Life Insurance Policies

Why does survivorship life cost less than an individual policy of the same face amount on either insured?

Answer and explanation
Answer: B. The expected time to claim is longer when two lives must end, so the insurer discounts the cost accordingly. Premiums generally continue after the first death, the contract is not cancellable, and these policies do build cash value.Source: PSI — New York DFS Insurance Candidate Information Bulletin — Outline, survivorship life cost

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