Nov 18 2025 16:00
End-of-Year Life Checkup: Is Your Coverage Up to Date?
Christopher Boyle
Reflecting on Life as the Year Ends
As we enjoy the holiday cheer and reflect on the year that has passed, it's an opportune moment for a life checkup, especially when it comes to your life insurance coverage. The holiday season, coupled with the open enrollment period, provides the perfect backdrop for rethinking our life insurance needs. Life has a funny way of surprising us, and both expected and unexpected events can render old policies outdated. Maybe your priorities have shifted. Maybe new responsibilities crept in without you even noticing.Why Reassess Your Life Insurance Annually?
- Have you taken on new financial obligations, such as buying a home? It’s crucial to ensure that your life insurance coverage matches your current financial landscape.
- Perhaps you've welcomed a new child or grandchild into your life. Your growing family might require updates to your coverage or beneficiary designations.
- A new job, recent promotion, or even retirement could mean changes in income, which can affect your insurance needs.
- If you’ve experienced a change in health, it may be time to reevaluate your coverage requirements.
- Getting married or divorced? Such life changes often necessitate adjustments in beneficiary designations or estate plans.
- Are your long-term financial goals still aligned with your current plan? Assessing these regularly ensures peace of mind.

