Protection for the Years That Matter Most.
Term life insurance provides coverage for a specified period of time, subject to the terms of the policy. It may be worth considering when you want life insurance protection during years when others depend on your income or when you have significant financial obligations.
What Is Term Life Insurance?
Term life insurance is designed to provide life insurance coverage for a specified period, or term. If the insured person dies while the policy is in force and the policy requirements are met, the policy's death benefit is generally paid to the designated beneficiary.
If the insured person is still living when the term ends, coverage may end, continue under available renewal provisions, or provide other options depending on the specific policy.
How Term Life Insurance Works
If a covered death occurs while the policy is in force, the death benefit is generally paid to the designated beneficiary according to the policy terms.
Choose a Coverage Amount
The amount of coverage worth considering depends on your financial responsibilities, goals, existing resources, and the people who depend on you.
Select an Available Term
Term lengths vary by insurance company and policy.
Keep the Policy in Force
Required premiums and policy requirements must be met for coverage to remain in force.
When Might Term Life Be Worth Exploring?
Term life insurance can serve different purposes depending on your family, financial responsibilities, and goals.
Income Replacement
Coverage may help provide financial resources for people who depend on your income.
Mortgage or Housing Obligations
A death benefit may help provide financial resources for housing expenses or other major obligations.
Children or Dependents
Coverage may help provide additional financial resources while children or other dependents rely on you.
Education Goals
Life insurance proceeds may help provide resources toward education or other family goals.
Debts
Coverage may help provide financial resources for certain outstanding obligations.
Business or Financial Responsibilities
Term coverage may also be considered when someone has temporary business or financial responsibilities.
How Much Term Life Insurance Should I Consider?
There is no single coverage amount that is right for everyone. The amount worth considering depends on your individual financial responsibilities, goals, existing resources, and the people who depend on you.
How Long Might I Need Coverage?
The appropriate coverage period depends on what you are trying to protect and how long the financial responsibility may exist.
Available term lengths vary by insurance company, policy, age, eligibility, and other factors.
What Can Affect Term Life Insurance Eligibility and Cost?
Life insurance underwriting and premiums vary by insurance company and policy.
Underwriting requirements may include health questions, medical records, an exam, laboratory testing, or other information depending on the insurer and policy.
What Happens When My Term Ends?
What happens at the end of a term depends on the policy.
Renewal and conversion features are not available with every policy and should be confirmed in the specific policy contract.
Term Life and Permanent Life Are Different.
Neither option is automatically better. The appropriate type of life insurance depends on your goals, budget, eligibility, desired coverage period, and policy features.
Term Life Insurance
- Designed for a specified coverage period
- May be considered for temporary or time-limited financial needs
- Policy features and premiums vary
Permanent Life Insurance
- Designed to provide lifelong coverage when policy requirements are met
- May include cash value depending on the policy
- Premiums, guarantees, cash values, and features vary by product
Don't Compare Term Life by Premium Alone.
Price matters, but it is only one part of reviewing a life insurance policy.
Already Have Term Life Insurance?
Existing coverage may still be appropriate, but it can be worth reviewing after major changes in your financial responsibilities or family situation.
Understand the Policy Before You Apply.
As an independent licensed insurance broker, Ike can help you understand available term life insurance options from multiple insurance carriers he represents.
A Simple Way to Get Started
Approval and pricing depend on the insurance company's underwriting requirements.
Identify What You Want to Protect
Income, family, debts, housing, education, or other responsibilities.
Review Available Options
Understand coverage amounts, available terms, underwriting, premiums, and policy features.
Decide Whether Coverage Fits
Make an informed decision based on your needs, budget, eligibility, and available options.
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Tell Ike what you want to protect and how long you may need coverage. He can help you understand available options based on your needs, budget, and eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to questions many people have about term life insurance.
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