Is there a minimum premium requirement for Variable Life Insurance policies?

In Variable Life Insurance policies, there is indeed a minimum premium requirement that policyholders must meet to ensure the policy remains in force and to cover associated costs. This minimum premium is essential because it helps fund the life insurance coverage, maintain the policy's cash value component, and cover various fees and expenses linked to policy management.

Failing to pay the minimum premium can lead to lapsing of the policy, meaning the coverage would terminate, and the cash value could be impacted negatively. Therefore, maintaining the policy with the minimum premium is crucial for preserving both the death benefit and the investment aspect of the policy that allows for potential growth based on underlying investment performance.

This requirement helps ensure that the insurance company can meet its obligations to policyholders, while also giving the policyholder the ability to invest in various sub-accounts tied to the policy.