when does a free look period begin 
a free look period for a life insurance policy begins when you receive the policy or the day the policy is delivered check with the insurance company for what date they are considering as the delivery date the bottom linefree look periods provide you a time period to decide whether you want to keep your insurance policy if you decide to cancel your policy you can receive your premium refunded and you will not have to pay a penalty if you are in the process of buying life insurance check with your insurance provider to learn more about the specific terms of their first look policy 