Can I cash out my child's life insurance policy?

Written by Admin | Last Updated: July 2026

Cashing out a Colonial Life insurance policy depends on whether your policy is a permanent plan, such as whole life, or a term plan. Term life policies are designed to provide temporary protection and do not build any cash value, so they cannot be cashed out at any point. If you have a permanent life insurance policy, it likely includes a cash value component that grows over the life of the contract. To cash out this type of policy, you must choose to surrender it, which means you forfeit the death benefit and other associated coverage in exchange for the accumulated cash surrender value. Colonial Life will typically subtract any outstanding policy loans and applicable surrender charges from the total cash value before issuing a payout. To understand your specific options, you should log into your Colonial Life online portal or call their customer service department to request a formal surrender illustration. This document will outline the exact amount you can expect to receive and inform you of any tax implications or fees associated with the transaction, ensuring you have a clear picture before deciding to terminate the coverage.

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