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Gerber Life

Children's whole life and guaranteed acceptance coverage

A.M. Best
A (Excellent)
Founded
1967
Headquarters
White Plains, New York

Best known for the Grow-Up Plan for children, Gerber Life also offers guaranteed acceptance whole life for adults aged 50 to 80.

Products offered

Children's Whole LifeTerm LifeGuaranteed Acceptance Whole Life

Pros and cons

What we like
  • Guaranteed acceptance with no health questions for seniors
  • Children's policies build cash value and lock in insurability
  • Trusted household brand
What to watch
  • Coverage amounts on guaranteed acceptance are capped modestly

Underwriting

Guaranteed acceptance available; no exam on core products.

Our verdict

The standard recommendation for insuring children and grandchildren, and a solid fallback for seniors with significant health history.

Gerber Life FAQs

Someone is always watching over your family.

That's the whole idea. Let's make sure the plan behind it is real, funded, and matched to the people you love.