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UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Life Insurance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- variable universal life insurance
1, record 1, English, variable%20universal%20life%20insurance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VUL insurance 2, record 1, English, VUL%20insurance
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Variable universal life insurance combines the flexibility of a universal life insurance with the investment account features of a variable life insurance. 3, record 1, English, - variable%20universal%20life%20insurance
Record 1, Key term(s)
- variable universal life-insurance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Assurance sur la vie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- assurance-vie universelle variable
1, record 1, French, assurance%2Dvie%20universelle%20variable
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-02-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Life Insurance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- universal life insurance 1, record 2, English, universal%20life%20insurance
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Life insurance policy in which premiums "less expense charges" are credited to a policy account from which periodic charges for life insurance coverage are deducted and to which interest is credited. Usually the policyholder can vary the amount and timing of premium payments and change the amount of insurance. 2, record 2, English, - universal%20life%20insurance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition et équivalent transmis par Mme Alaoui du service de traduction de l’Association canadienne des compagnies d’assurance de personnes. 2, record 2, English, - universal%20life%20insurance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Assurance sur la vie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- assurance-vie universelle
1, record 2, French, assurance%2Dvie%20universelle
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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