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This provides deposit insurance for credit unions in much the same way as the FDIC provides insurance for banks. Look for the NCUA logo at your credit union's teller stations. The standard maximum limit is $250,000 per individual account holder, per federally insured credit union. (To check on whether your credit union accounts are fully covered, use NCUSIF's coverage estimator at http://webapps.ncua.gov/ins.)
Some credit insurance will not cover the full amount of your outstanding loan or the full term. For example, in New York the maximum allowable coverage for credit life insurance is $220,000 and you may have a higher mortgage; some policies may cap the amount at less. The maximum amount for all other debts is $55,000.