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This startup is unlocking life insurance for a new demographic.Aiming to make insurance more accessible and inclusive, Wysh offers automatic, no-fee coverage of up to 10% of a deposit account’s balance by partnering with banks and credit unions.We spoke to co-founder and CEO Alex Matjanec at Money20/20 to find out how exactly they’re disrupting the life insurance space and learn about their initiative that supports financial wellness and literacy across communities.The Life BenefitAt the core of their business offering is Life Benefit, an innovative new product that aims to fill a crucial gap in the life insurance market. In our interview, Alex Matjanec points out that traditional life insurance products often require complex underwriting processes, which can exclude many individuals from receiving coverage. Wysh’s Life Benefit, in contrast, is embedded within deposit accounts, providing automatic, no-cost life insurance that grows along with a customer’s account balance.Life Benefit emerged from a desire to expand life insurance access and address the growing issue of underinsured individuals. As Alex describes, the goal was to collaborate with banks and credit unions to integrate life insurance directly into deposit accounts, positioning life insurance as part of an individual’s financial journey without needing them to “opt in” actively. This product, therefore, helps banks and credit unions differentiate their deposit strategies and attract more customers by offering an added layer of security, something that traditional deposit accounts rarely include.The uniqueness of Life Benefit lies in its simplicity: there is no underwriting, no sign-up, and no fees. As long as a customer is deemed eligible to open an account by the institution’s KYC (Know Your Customer) standards, they automatically receive Life Benefit coverage, which can cover up to 10% of their account balance