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Conversion Privilege (Term Life)

Term life feature letting you convert to permanent insurance without new medical underwriting.

Life 📋 Reviewed by InsureCo Editorial Team · Updated April 30, 2026
Quick definition: Term life feature letting you convert to permanent insurance without new medical underwriting.

Full explanation

A conversion privilege lets you convert all or part of a term life policy to a permanent (whole life or universal life) policy from the same carrier without a new medical exam or health questionnaire. Useful if your health declines during the term and you decide you want lifelong coverage. The conversion window varies by carrier — some allow conversion up through year 10 of a 20-year term, some up to age 65 or 70, some only in year 1. Conversion privileges do not exist on all term policies; check the policy specifications before buying.

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