surrender value
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of surrender value
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Term life insurance is for a fixed period of time and does not have a cash surrender value.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025
Whole-life insurance, on the other hand, does have a cash surrender value as well as lifetime coverage; for that reason, it’s more expensive.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025
Your policy’s cash out value also may be referred to as the available partial surrender value.
From Encyclopedia.com • Sep. 19, 2018
Cash surrender value is only offered when you enroll in a permanent life insurance policy.
From Encyclopedia.com • Mar. 21, 2018
Renewable term-insurance premiums are lower than straight life insurance because in the former there is no cash surrender value.
From The Good Housekeeping Marriage Book by Bigelow, William F. (William Frederick)
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