A14- I AM A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY

THE PROFESSIONAL LIFE ADVISER’S GUIDE (Little Gems Series)

A14. (THE PRODUCT) - I AM A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY

In legal language, I am a contractual agreement; in simple words I am a rich promise.

I am composed of paper and ink and type, but I am written in sacrifice and love and work.

I am the product of man’s visions and goals, of shiny pants and warmed meals.

I am kept alive out of goodness and out of fear; because and in spite of hard times; instead of and in addition to the simpler luxuries of life.

Older men clutch me tightly and pray; younger men lean heavily on me and dream.

Reluctantly men buy me, generously - later - they thank me.

I am the lingering shadow of a father looking after his brood of loved ones.

I promise to care for if and when - and do.

I never whimper or apologize or renege or compromise - and never have I failed in my promises.

I don’t shout or splash or wave or make noise. But I am there - steady, dependable, trustworthy.

—Telstar