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TIAA Life Insurance Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TIAA stands for Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association<\/a>, and while it is best known for serving educators and nonprofit institutions, it is not limited to teachers. The company has ceased accepting new applications<\/a> for individual life insurance and continues to service existing policies only, with no credible indications of a re-entry into new life sales (see TIAA life insurance support<\/a> and Fitch Ratings<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company\u2019s finances are strong \u2014 TIAA carries top-tier financial strength ratings (A.M. Best A++, Fitch AAA, Moody\u2019s Aa1, S&P AA+, all Stable) \u2014 and its customer service offering<\/a> includes dedicated life insurance servicing for existing policyholders and multiple ways to get in touch. See TIAA\u2019s ratings and rankings<\/a> for current details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n\n

The Life Insurance Factors we Analyzed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Customer Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TIAA no longer accepts new life insurance applications, but existing policyholders can manage claims, beneficiary updates, loans and more through TIAA\u2019s service channels. For complaint performance, consult the National Association of Insurance Commissioners<\/a> resources: the NAIC Complaint Index explains that 1.00 equals the industry average and values below 1.00 indicate fewer complaints than expected (how the index works<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TIAA does not appear in the J.D. Power<\/a> individual life insurance study, as it is closed to new life sales. However, J.D. Power evaluates TIAA in retirement plan participant satisfaction, a core area of its business; see the latest U.S. Retirement Plan Participant Satisfaction Study<\/a> for comparative insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coverage and Rider Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

TIAA is not selling new individual life insurance policies. If you already have a TIAA policy, coverage amounts, term lengths and riders remain governed by your contract. Many in\u2011force contracts include features such as an accelerated death benefit rider<\/a>, subject to eligibility and state approvals. New applicants should consider other carriers for quotes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TIAA historically allowed term\u2011to\u2011permanent policy conversions per contract provisions, and that flexibility applies only to existing term policies; no new life insurance is being issued<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Insurance Coverage Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n <\/span>\n \n\n\n

TIAA Life Insurance Overview: Financial Strength, Availability and History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

TIAA maintains very strong financial strength \u2014 among the highest in the sector \u2014 with ratings of A++ (A.M. Best), AAA (Fitch), Aa1 (Moody\u2019s) and AA+ (S&P), all with Stable outlooks (current ratings<\/a>; Fitch affirmation<\/a>). Better Business Bureau<\/a> profiles provide supplemental complaint visibility but are not regulatory ratings. TIAA has ceased to accept new policies<\/a> for individual life insurance and continues to service existing contracts; rating agencies describe TIAA\u2011CREF Life Insurance Company as in run\u2011off with no public plans to resume new sales.<\/p>\n\n\n