Life Insurance Quotes and Policies

What is life insurance?

A life insurance policy is a contract between you and an insurance company. In exchange for regular payments, called premiums, the insurer pays out money after you die. This payment goes to the people you choose as beneficiaries — usually children, a spouse or other family members. It can be an important safety net if anyone depends on you financially. Beneficiaries can use the money to repay debts, replace your income, or provide funds for future expenses like college tuition.

What are the different types of life insurance?

There are two main types of life insurance: term and permanent. Within these two categories there are various types of policies. Understanding which one is right for you can help you build a robust life insurance plan.

Term life insurance

Term life insurance works by covering you for a limited period of time, such as 10 or 20 years. You can choose a term length that matches your needs, and if you die within the term, your beneficiaries receive the payout. When your term life insurance expires, you can buy a new policy or reassess your options. Ideally, by the time the term ends, you no longer need life insurance: Your house will be paid down, your kids will be grown and you’ll have some money in the bank. Term life policies are often the cheapest type of coverage. In some cases, you can buy online life insurance without completing a medical exam. Term coverage doesn’t build cash value. In general, term life is sufficient for most families.

Types of term life insurance

·         Term life

·         Annual renewable term life.

·         Instant term life.

Permanent life insurance

Permanent life insurance costs more than term life but offers additional features like a cash value account, which grows over time. In most cases, you can borrow against the value of this account while you’re still alive. Whole life insurance is the best-known type of permanent life. Other types include universal life, variable and variable universal. Permanent coverage can provide money for your heirs regardless of when you die. This type of insurance can also be useful if you want to spend your retirement savings but still leave money for final expenses, such as funeral costs.

Types of permanent life insurance

·         Whole life.

·         Universal life.

·         Indexed universal life.

·         Variable universal life.

How much coverage should I buy?

To figure out how much life insurance you need, think about your financial obligations. Then, aim to take out a policy to match them. Debt and income replacement calculators can help you decide before you get quotes.

Here are some expenses to consider:

        ·         Outstanding debts, such as a mortgage, personal loan or credit card balance.

        ·         Everyday living expenses, including child care, utility bills, groceries and car insurance.

        ·         Future expenses, like funeral costs and college tuition.

Another way to crunch the numbers is to multiply your annual income by 10, and use that as a rough estimate.

Although you may have some life insurance through your job, it’s generally a good idea to have your own policy in addition to the life insurance provided by your employer. The policy through your workplace likely isn’t enough to meet your family’s financial needs and can end if you leave the job.

How much does life insurance cost?

It’s cheaper than you might think. The average life insurance rate for a 40-year-old in excellent health can be as little as $27 a month for a 20-year term policy with $500,000 in coverage, according to Quotacy, a life insurance brokerage. Rates can vary among insurers — sometimes significantly. When setting your rate, each life insurance company weighs factors like your health, lifestyle and driving record differently. Some are more lenient than others, which is why it’s important to compare quotes from several insurers.

Average cost of term life insurance

Here are average annual life insurance rates for a $500,000, 20-year term life insurance policy for healthy applicants.

Age	Average annual rate for men	Average annual rate for women
30	$227	$192
40	$340	$287
50	$835	$652
60	$2,362	$1,673
70	$9,298	$8,205

               Source: Quotacy. Lowest three rates for each age averaged, as of Jan. 16, 2022.

Average cost of whole life insurance

Here are average annual life insurance rates for a $500,000 whole life policy for healthy applicants.

Age	Average annual rate for men	Average annual rate for women
30	$4,985	$4,372
40	$7,372	$6,428
50	$11,250	$9,877
60	$18,130	$15,753
70	$30,325	$26,815

           Source: Quotacy. Lowest three rates for each age averaged, as of April 8, 2022.

The earlier you apply, the better. No matter which insurer you go with, two of the main factors that affect your life insurance premium are your age and health. The younger and healthier you are when you apply, the better your life insurance rate is likely to be.

You can still get life insurance if you have a medical condition, but insurers vary in how they view preexisting conditions. Some policies, such as simplified issue and guaranteed issue life insurance, don’t require an exam. These types of policies are typically called no medical exam life insurance. But, if you’re healthy, saying yes to a medical exam could actually lower your rate. That’s because the insurer has a complete picture of your health.

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