Know the Warning Signs of Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Fraud
If you were sold an Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policy as part of your retirement, estate, or investment planning, you may have been misled. RP Legal LLC has reviewed hundreds of policies sold under false pretenses, resulting in major financial harm to doctors, retirees, business owners, and families nationwide.
Many of these policies were marketed as safe, tax-free, and guaranteed. But the fine print tells a very different story. This checklist can help you identify whether your IUL policy was sold with inaccurate, incomplete, or deceptive information.
Key Questions to Ask About Your IUL Policy
If you answer yes to any of the following, your policy may have been misrepresented:
Sales Promises
- Were you told your IUL was a retirement plan, private pension, or investment strategy?
- Did the agent or advisor say the policy would pay for itself after a few years?
- Were you told your IRA or 401(k) should be used to fund the IUL?
- Did the agent promise tax-free income for life?
- Were you told you would never have to pay more premiums out of pocket?
- Did the pitch compare the IUL to a Roth IRA, 401(k), or traditional pension plan?
Sales Practices
- Was your policy sold by someone who presented themselves as a financial advisor but only held an insurance license?
- Did you find the agent through social media, a seminar, or a referral from a CPA or attorney?
- Were you shown charts or spreadsheets with large projected gains but no risk explanations?
- Did the agent avoid using the term “life insurance” in the presentation?
Policy Design
- Were policy loans used in the illustration to show income after retirement age?
- Was the policy premium financed through a third-party loan or bank line of credit?
- Were you told you would get millions in coverage with no personal cost?
- Has the policy underperformed, forcing you to contribute more money to keep it in force?
- Is your loan balance growing faster than your policy’s cash value?
- Have you received letters from the carrier warning of lapse risk or payment demands?
If These Sound Familiar, You May Have a Claim
IUL policies are complex financial products. When sold correctly and funded properly, they can serve limited purposes. But when sold with unrealistic assumptions or disguised as retirement investments, they often collapse — leaving policyholders with loan obligations, tax exposure, and no insurance.
RP Legal LLC has successfully represented clients across the country in recovering losses tied to misrepresented IUL policies. We work directly with clients to uncover the facts, evaluate the illustrations and sales materials, and hold those responsible accountable.
If your policy was sold as a retirement strategy, tax-free income plan, or self-funding investment, contact RP Legal LLC today. Request a free policy review to learn your rights and next steps.