Consumer Guide

Insurance is defined as protection against future loss.
The basic purpose of insurance is to
financially protect the people you care about.

Columbian recognizes that each individual is unique, with a personal set of circumstances specific to the individual and their life situation. That's why we have developed a number of multi-faceted insurance products to meet our customers' ever-changing needs.

What Type of Insurance Do You Need?
Click below for an overview of the basic types of insurance, plus a guide to commonly used insurance terms.

Types of
Life Insurance
Life Insurance
Riders
Life Insurance
Terms

How Much Insurance Do You Need?
Click below for a personal needs calculator, for your use only.
No personal information will be recorded or retained by Columbian.

When using the needs calculator, ask yourself the following:

  • How much of the family income do you provide?
  • Do you have children for whom you would like to set aside money for education in the event of your death?
  • How will your family pay final expenses and repay debt after your death?
  • Will there be estate taxes to pay after your death?
  • How will inflation affect your family's future needs?

Life Insurance Calculator

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