Term Life Insurance
Affordable coverage for a set period of time.
Term life insurance provides coverage for a specified period — usually 10, 20, or 30 years. If the insured passes away during the term, a death benefit is paid to the beneficiaries. Because it covers a defined window rather than your whole life, term life is often the most affordable way to protect your family during the years they depend on your income most.
It is a popular choice for covering temporary needs such as a mortgage, replacing income while children are at home, or protecting a spouse during your working years.
Term Life Insurance may be a good fit for:
- Covering a mortgage or other long-term debt
- Replacing income while children are growing up
- Affordable coverage during your working years
- Maximizing coverage amount for a lower premium
How term life insurance works
You choose a coverage amount (the death benefit) and a term length. As long as you keep paying your premium, your beneficiaries receive the death benefit if you pass away during that term. Premiums for term policies are typically level, meaning they stay the same for the entire term you select.
When the term ends, coverage stops unless you renew, convert, or purchase a new policy. Many term policies include a conversion option that lets you switch to permanent coverage later without a new medical exam.
Why people choose term life
- Lower premiums than permanent coverage for the same death benefit
- Simple, predictable coverage for a set number of years
- Flexible term lengths to match your financial timeline
- Often convertible to permanent coverage down the road
Term Life Insurance FAQs
How long should my term be?
A common approach is to match the term to the years you expect to have financial obligations — for example, until your mortgage is paid off or your children are financially independent. A licensed insurance agent can help you compare term lengths.
What happens when the term ends?
Coverage ends unless you renew or convert the policy. Some policies allow you to convert to permanent coverage without a new medical exam. An agent can explain the options available on the policies you compare.
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