Advantage of Universal Life
1, It is good for estate planning
2, Policy owner is able to manage the cash reserve to take advantage of investment opportunities (such as GICs,mutual funds, segregated funds)
3, Protection of credit- no matter during life time or on death, the CSV of policy cannot be claimed by the creditor
4, Death benefit is received tax-free
Disadvantage
1, Increasing the face amount of add new life insured to the policy require evidence of insurebility(like medical exam)
2, Premium requirement--premim must be paid for the life time of the policy owner
3, Death benefit value will vary depending on the performance of underlying investments
4, No direct investment in stocks or bonds
5, Higher administration fees than term and whole life insurance
6, Requirement for investment knowledge.