VUL DEMYSTIFIED: Getting to Know a Misunderstood Insurance Product

About this episode

This episode explores the misunderstood variable unit-linked (VUL) insurance product and its true value.

A fear of investing among many Filipinos has carried over to the insurance industry, where many are hesitant about variable unit-linked (VUL) insurance, since some advisors position it primarily as an investment vehicle. In this episode of BusinessWorld B-Side, Sun Life Head of Insurance Investments Ivan Corcuera talks about the true value of VUL insurance, how it functions, and when it is best utilized. Interview by Beatriz Cruz Audio editing by Jayson John Marinas

People in this episode

Hosts: Beatriz Cruz, Jayson John Marinas

Guest: Ivan Corcuera

Topics covered

• VUL insurance
• investing
• insurance industry

Keywords

• insurance
• investment vehicle
• financial literacy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: variable unit-linked insurance

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