What is life insurance?
Life insurance is a contract in which you make regular payments — also known as premiums — to an insurance company. If you die while your policy is active, the insurance company pays a tax-free sum of money to your beneficiaries.
Life insurance is the best way to provide a financial safety net for your loved ones in the event of your death. However, only 52% of American adults have a life insurance policy, [1] and 54% of Americans without life insurance say they’ve avoided purchasing it because they don’t know what to buy or how much they need. [2]
Why compare life insurance quotes?
Since insurers can’t offer you a discount on life insurance due to federal regulations, comparing quotes from multiple life insurance companies is the best way to find the most affordable policy. Policygenius makes it easy to compare life insurance quotes from America’s top insurers in one place and find the lowest price.
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Who needs life insurance?
Anyone with dependents who rely on their income should consider buying life insurance.
Parents & spouses
who want to make sure their loved ones are financially taken care of in the event of their death.
Business owners & partners
who want to ensure their business can continue without their contributions.
Primary caretakers
who are responsible for a child or an aging adult with disabilities and want to ensure they’ll get continuing care if and when their caretakers die.
What are the benefits of life insurance?
It provides financial protection for your family
If you pass away, your loved ones can use the life insurance payout to cover any expenses. Some permanent life policies also come with a cash value you can borrow from while you’re still alive.
It’s affordable for most people
Life insurance is cheaper than many people think — a LIMRA study revealed 4 in 10 millennials think term life insurance is 10 times more expensive than it actually is. Depending on how much coverage you need and your age when you apply, you might pay as little as $20 per month.
It gives you peace of mind
Life insurance is similar to health or car insurance — you hope you’ll never fall ill or get into a car accident, but if you do, you’re covered in a worst-case scenario. For anyone with large debts or loved ones who rely on their income, this peace of mind is crucial.
Life insurance terms you should know
Beneficiaries: The people you name on your life insurance policy to receive the lump sum of money — also known as the death benefit — when you die.
Cash value: The portion of a permanent life insurance policy’s monetary value that grows tax-deferred over the life of the policy.
Death benefit: The amount of money the life insurance company will pay your beneficiaries when you die.
Face amount: The dollar amount, or death benefit, your beneficiaries receive if you die while your life insurance policy is active.
Insured: The person who is covered by the insurance policy.
Policy: The legal document that includes the terms and conditions of your life insurance contract.
Policyholder: The person who owns an insurance policy. Usually, this is the same person as the insured.
Permanent life insurance: A type of life insurance that lasts for the rest of your life and usually includes a cash value account.
Premium: The amount you pay your insurance company to keep your coverage active. Premiums are typically paid monthly or annually.
Riders: Add-ons to a life insurance policy that provide more robust coverage, sometimes for an extra cost.
Term life insurance: A life insurance policy that lasts for a set number of years before it expires. If you die before the term is up, your beneficiaries receive a death benefit.
Underwriting: The process where an insurance company evaluates the risk of insuring you and determines your final rate.
Determine the right type of life insurance for you
The two main types of life insurance you’re most likely to choose from are term and whole. Term life policies cover you for a set period of time — usually between 10 and 30 years. Whole life insurance covers you for your entire life, and usually comes with a cash value component. Whole life is significantly more expensive than a term life policy with the same death benefit.
Term life insurance
Term life insurance is the best type of life insurance for most people because it’s affordable and easy to manage. It can also provide financial protection during the period of your life when you have the biggest expenses — like when your children are younger, or while you have a mortgage to pay off.
Types of term life insurance
Level term life insurance
Annual renewable life insurance
Increasing term life insurance
Decreasing term life insurance
Return-of-premium life insurance
Convertible term life insurance
Short-term life insurance
Common life insurance term lengths
10-year term life insurance
15-year term life insurance
20-year term life insurance
25-year term life insurance
30-year term life insurance
40-year term life insurance
Whole life insurance
Whole life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance, which means it lasts your entire life, and pays out no matter when you die. It comes with a cash value component in addition to the lump-sum payout. High-net-worth individuals can benefit from this cash value as an additional investment vehicle, or as a buffer against estate tax.
If you have trouble qualifying for traditional life insurance due to your age or a serious health condition, a limited type of whole life insurance called final expense insurance could be a good option. Final expense insurance, also known as burial insurance, pays a small death benefit to your family to help cover end-of-life expenses, like a funeral or medical bills.
Other types of permanent life insurance
Universal life insurance
Variable life insurance
Joint life insurance
Guaranteed universal life insurance (GUL)
Variable universal life insurance (VUL)
Indexed universal life insurance (IUL)
Simplified issue life insurance
Guaranteed issue life insurance
Term vs. whole life insurance: Understand the main differences
“Term life is usually the best option for most people,” says certified financial planner Patrick Hanzel, an advanced planning manager at Policygenius. “Whole life insurance is usually only suitable for people who have a large annual income or net worth, complex estate planning needs, or a special-needs dependent.”
Features | Term life insurance | Whole life insurance |
Permanent coverage | No — maximum of 30 to 40 years | Yes |
Cost* ($500,000 coverage amount) | $26/month for a 20-year term | $451/month |
Guaranteed death benefit payout | Yes | Yes |
Guaranteed cash value | No | Yes |
Premium cost stays fixed | Yes, in most cases | Yes, in most cases |
Pays annual dividends | No | Yes, in some cases |
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*Methodology: Average monthly term life insurance rate is for male and female non-smokers with a Preferred health rating obtaining a 20-year, $500,000 policy. Term life insurance averages are based on a composite of policies offered by Policygenius from Brighthouse Financial, Corebridge Financial, Foresters Financial, Legal & General America, Lincoln Financial, Mutual of Omaha, Pacific Life, Protective, Prudential, Symetra, and Transamerica. Average monthly whole life insurance rate is calculated for non-smokers in a Preferred health classification, obtaining a whole life insurance policy paid up at age 100 from MassMutual. Rates may vary by insurer, term, coverage amount, health class, and state. Not all policies are available in all states. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/2024.
Average cost of term life vs. whole life insurance
Type of policy | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
20-year term life insurance | $26.00 |
30-year term life insurance | $38.50 |
Whole life insurance | $451.00 |
Average monthly rates for a 30-year-old non-smoker in a Preferred health class obtaining a 20-year and 30-year, $500,000 term life insurance policy, and a $500,000 whole life insurance policy. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/2024.
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Calculate how much coverage you need (& how much it costs)
When shopping for life insurance quotes, consider all the expenses your family has now and will have in the future, such as:
Everyday living expenses
Mortgage payments
Your children’s educational costs
The cost of your own funeral
Your life insurance policy amount should cover them all, so your loved ones won’t struggle financially in your absence.
One easy rule of thumb is that your coverage should be roughly 10 to 15 times your annual income. For example, if you make $100,000 per year, you’ll likely need around $1 million to $1.5 million in life insurance coverage. Use our life insurance quote calculator to estimate the right coverage for you.
The cost of your life insurance premiums will depend on your life insurance risk. In general, the younger and healthier you are, the cheaper your life insurance will be. Additionally, term life insurance is far less expensive than whole life insurance.
A healthy 30-year-old who doesn’t smoke pays on average $26 per month for a 20-year term life policy with a $500,000 payout.
The same person would pay around 17 times more — $451 per month — for a whole life policy with the same payout.
Methodology
Why you can trust our rates
At Policygenius, our educational guides are written and fact-checked by licensed life insurance experts and reviewed by our Financial Review Council to ensure autonomy, expertise, and accuracy. Our rates are based on internal actuarial rate tables for 10 life insurance carriers that offer policies through the Policygenius marketplace (Brighthouse Financial, Corebridge Financial, Legal & General America, Lincoln Financial, MassMutual, Mutual of Omaha, Pacific Life, Protective, Prudential, and Transamerica), and the Policygenius Life Insurance Price Index, which uses real-time rate data from leading life insurance companies to determine pricing trends. The prices represent the average monthly life insurance premium for each sample customer profile (age, gender) and policy type (term or whole, and coverage amount) as of the date reflected on each table’s methodology. Rates for those products may vary by state, and not all products are available in all states. Individual rates may vary, depending on age, gender, state, health profile, and other eligibility criteria.
Term life insurance rates
Cheapest term life insurance rates March 2024
Age | Gender | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1 million coverage amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | Female | $12.77 | $18.54 | $25.94 |
Male | $15.48 | $23.66 | $35.58 | |
30 | Female | $12.76 | $18.90 | $28.19 |
Male | $14.62 | $22.59 | $35.59 | |
40 | Female | $17.88 | $28.73 | $47.41 |
Male | $20.67 | $34.27 | $58.11 | |
50 | Female | $36.14 | $63.71 | $111.43 |
Male | $46.10 | $81.71 | $149.81 | |
60 | Female | $94.91 | $169.25 | $303.02 |
Male | $130.05 | $234.59 | $429.00 |
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Methodology: Term life insurance rates are for male and female non-smokers with a Preferred Plus health rating buying a 20-year, $250,000, $500,000, and $1,000,000 term life insurance policy. Life insurance averages are based on a composite of policies offered by Policygenius from Brighthouse Financial, Corebridge Financial, Foresters Financial, Legal & General America, Lincoln Financial, Mutual of Omaha, Pacific Life, Protective, Prudential, Symetra, and Transamerica. Rates may vary by insurer, term, coverage amount, health class, and state. Not all policies are available in all states. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/2024.
Standard term life insurance rates March 2024
Age | Gender | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1 million coverage amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | Female | $21.85 | $33.82 | $52.73 |
Male | $26.58 | $42.64 | $71.62 | |
30 | Female | $22.51 | $34.41 | $56.90 |
Male | $26.82 | $43.11 | $71.67 | |
40 | Female | $34.12 | $53.51 | $93.08 |
Male | $40.56 | $67.19 | $117.46 | |
50 | Female | $72.97 | $121.88 | $219.57 |
Male | $91.59 | $156.80 | $290.70 | |
60 | Female | $181.39 | $292.85 | $528.40 |
Male | $233.26 | $408.84 | $766.83 |
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Methodology: Term life insurance rates are for male and female non-smokers with a Standard health rating buying a 20-year, $250,000, $500,000, and $1,000,000 term life insurance policy. Life insurance averages are based on a composite of policies offered by Policygenius from Brighthouse Financial, Corebridge Financial, Foresters Financial, Legal & General America, Lincoln Financial, Mutual of Omaha, Pacific Life, Protective, Prudential, Symetra, and Transamerica. Rates may vary by insurer, term, coverage amount, health class, and state. Not all policies are available in all states. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/2024.
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10-year term life insurance rates
Age | Gender | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1 million coverage amount |
20 | Female | $17.53 | $25.76 | $38.05 |
Male | $21.93 | $33.34 | $53.45 | |
30 | Female | $17.36 | $25.66 | $39.84 |
Male | $21.24 | $32.29 | $51.28 | |
40 | Female | $23.57 | $36.38 | $60.61 |
Male | $28.97 | $45.39 | $74.38 | |
50 | Female | $47.52 | $78.44 | $137.13 |
Male | $61.18 | $102.07 | $183.34 |
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Methodology: Average monthly rates are calculated for male and female non-smokers in a Standard health classification obtaining a $250,000, $500,000, or $1,000,000, 10-year term life insurance policy. Life insurance averages are based on a composite of policies offered by Policygenius from Brighthouse Financial, Corebridge Financial, Foresters Financial, Legal & General America, Lincoln Financial, Mutual of Omaha, Pacific Life, Protective, Prudential, Symetra, and Transamerica. Rates may vary by insurer, term, coverage amount, health class, and state. Not all policies are available in all states. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/2024.
15-year term life insurance rates
Age | Gender | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1 million coverage amount |
30 | Female | $20.03 | $30.25 | $49.64 |
Male | $23.87 | $37.30 | $62.20 | |
40 | Female | $28.97 | $46.15 | $79.79 |
Male | $33.75 | $54.44 | $94.14 | |
50 | Female | $59.17 | $97.07 | $172.96 |
Male | $74.82 | $125.12 | $229.13 |
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Methodology: Average monthly estimated rates are calculated for male and female non-smokers in a Standard health classification obtaining a $250,000, $500,00, or $1,000,000, 15-year term life insurance policy. Life insurance averages are based on a composite of policies offered by Policygenius from Corebridge Financial, Foresters Financial, Legal & General America, Lincoln Financial, Mutual of Omaha, Pacific Life, Protective, Prudential, Symetra, and Transamerica. Rates may vary by insurer, term, coverage amount, health class, and state. Not all policies are available in all states. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/2024.
20-year term life insurance rates
Age | Gender | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1 million coverage amount |
20 | Female | $21.85 | $33.82 | $52.73 |
Male | $26.58 | $42.64 | $71.62 | |
30 | Female | $22.51 | $34.41 | $56.90 |
Male | $26.82 | $43.11 | $71.67 | |
40 | Female | $34.12 | $53.51 | $93.08 |
Male | $40.56 | $67.19 | $117.46 | |
50 | Female | $72.97 | $121.88 | $219.57 |
Male | $91.59 | $156.80 | $290.70 |
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Methodology: Average monthly rates are calculated for male and female non-smokers in a Standard health classification obtaining a $250,000, $500,000, or $1,000,000, 20-year term life insurance policy. Life insurance averages are based on a composite of policies offered by Policygenius from Brighthouse Financial, Corebridge Financial, Foresters Financial, Legal & General America, Lincoln Financial, Mutual of Omaha, Pacific Life, Protective, Prudential, Symetra, and Transamerica. Rates may vary by insurer, term, coverage amount, health class, and state. Not all policies are available in all states. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/2024.
25-year term life insurance rates
Age | Gender | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1 millioncoverage amount |
30 | Female | $24.99 | $41.50 | $74.54 |
Male | $30.79 | $51.71 | $94.41 | |
40 | Female | $39.34 | $68.36 | $127.36 |
Male | $47.52 | $84.13 | $156.51 | |
50 | Female | $80.75 | $152.27 | $289.66 |
Male | $110.39 | $206.93 | $389.54 |
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Methodology: Average monthly estimated rates are calculated for male and female non-smokers in a Standard health classification obtaining a $250,000, $500,00, or $1,000,000, 25-year term life insurance policy. Life insurance averages are based on a composite of policies offered by Policygenius from Corebridge Financial, Foresters Financial, Legal & General America, Lincoln Financial, Mutual of Omaha, Pacific Life, Protective, Prudential, Symetra, and Transamerica. Rates may vary by insurer, term, coverage amount, health class, and state. Not all policies are available in all states. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/2024.
30-year term life insurance rates
Age | Gender | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1 million coverage amount |
20 | Female | $29.41 | $48.39 | $79.34 |
Male | $37.39 | $64.19 | $106.60 | |
30 | Female | $31.97 | $53.02 | $90.26 |
Male | $39.42 | $67.61 | $115.59 | |
40 | Female | $49.99 | $81.58 | $147.42 |
Male | $62.36 | $106.19 | $189.80 | |
50 | Female | $114.65 | $193.71 | $357.43 |
Male | $149.97 | $261.65 | $484.44 |
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Methodology: Average monthly rates are calculated for male and female non-smokers in a Standard health classification obtaining a $250,000, $500,000, or $1,000,000, 30-year term life insurance policy. Life insurance averages are based on a composite of policies offered by Policygenius from Brighthouse Financial, Corebridge Financial, Foresters Financial, Legal & General America, Lincoln Financial, Mutual of Omaha, Pacific Life, Protective, Prudential, Symetra, and Transamerica. Rates may vary by insurer, term, coverage amount, health class, and state. Not all policies are available in all states. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/2024.
40-year term life insurance rates
Age | Gender | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1 million coverage amount |
20 | Female | $35.60 | $63.30 | $114.15 |
Male | $46.67 | $85.32 | $150.44 | |
25 | Female | $35.60 | $63.30 | $114.15 |
Male | $46.67 | $85.32 | $150.44 | |
30 | Female | $40.36 | $72.78 | $135.63 |
Male | $50.96 | $94.95 | $173.59 | |
35 | Female | $45.67 | $85.27 | $164.41 |
Male | $62.60 | $119.10 | $231.37 | |
40 | Female | $70.46 | $134.83 | $262.82 |
Male | $86.12 | $166.18 | $325.53 | |
45 | Female | $105.38 | $197.26 | $384.11 |
Male | $145.02 | $283.73 | $561.37 |
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Methodology: Average monthly estimated rates are calculated for male and female non-smokers in a Standard health classification obtaining a $250,000, $500,00, or $1,000,000, 40-year term life insurance policy. Life insurance averages are based on a composite of policies offered by Policygenius from Legal & General America and Protective. Rates may vary by insurer, term, coverage amount, health class, and state. Not all policies are available in all states. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/2024.
Whole life insurance rates
Cheapest whole life insurance rates March 2024
Age | Gender | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1 million coverage amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | Female | $146.00 | $287.00 | $545.00 |
Male | $169.00 | $334.00 | $639.00 | |
30 | Female | $206.00 | $408.00 | $801.00 |
Male | $238.00 | $472.00 | $920.00 | |
40 | Female | $296.00 | $588.00 | $1,161.00 |
Male | $355.00 | $706.00 | $1,372.00 | |
50 | Female | $462.00 | $920.00 | $1,826.00 |
Male | $543.00 | $1,081.00 | $2,117.00 | |
60 | Female | $772.00 | $1,540.00 | $3,065.00 |
Male | $903.00 | $1,802.00 | $3,556.00 |
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Methodology: Whole life insurance rates are calculated for male and female non-smokers in a Preferred Plus health classification obtaining a $250,000, $500,000, or $1,000,000 whole life insurance policy fully paid up at age 100 offered through MassMutual. Individual rates will vary as specific circ*mstances will affect each customer’s rate. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/24.
Standard whole life insurance rates March 2024
Age | Gender | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1 million coverage amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | Female | $149.00 | $293.00 | $572.00 |
Male | $182.00 | $360.00 | $702.00 | |
30 | Female | $213.00 | $421.00 | $827.00 |
Male | $253.00 | $502.00 | $989.00 | |
40 | Female | $314.00 | $623.00 | $1,229.00 |
Male | $387.00 | $768.00 | $1,495.00 | |
50 | Female | $499.00 | $994.00 | $1,972.00 |
Male | $596.00 | $1,188.00 | $2,328.00 | |
60 | Female | $829.00 | $1,654.00 | $3,294.00 |
Male | $1,011.00 | $2,017.00 | $3,982.00 |
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Methodology: Whole life insurance rates are calculated for male and female non-smokers in a Standard health classification obtaining a $250,000, $500,000, or $1,000,000 whole life insurance policy fully paid up at age 100 offered through MassMutual. Individual rates will vary as specific circ*mstances will affect each customer’s rate. Rate illustration valid as of 03/01/24.
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Find the best life insurance company for you
The right life insurance company for you depends on factors like your age, health, and financial needs. Our independent, unbiased ratings and reviews of the best life insurance companies will help you find a great life insurance policy with confidence.
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Why you can trust our picks
Our recommendations are based on internal and external expert analysis, as well as our Policygenius Life Insurance Price Index, which uses real-time data from leading life insurance companies to determine pricing trends. When reviewing a life insurance company, our editorial team uses a proprietary scoring rubric with five factors — price, policy details, financial strength, transparency, and customer experience — to assign an unbiased rating between one and five stars. These ratings are also taken into consideration as part of our company recommendations. We don’t get paid for our reviews.
Our reviews and recommendations can help you find a reliable insurer for your family’s financial protection, but the best life insurance company for you depends on multiple factors. A licensed agent at Policygenius can support you during the application process to ensure you get the right coverage for your circ*mstances at the most competitive price.
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Compare the 5 best life insurance companies of 2024
Insurer | Policygenius rating | Best for | AM Best rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brighthouse Financial | 5.0/5 ★ | No-medical-exam, young adults | A | |
4.9/5 ★ | Affordability, term life, smokers | A+ | ||
MassMutual | 4.9/5 ★ | Whole life | A++ | |
Lincoln Financial | 4.8/5 ★ | Pre-existing conditions | A | |
Pacific Life | 4.8/5 ★ | Customer satisfaction | A+ |
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Understand the factors that affect your life insurance quotes
The best insurance company for you might not be the best for someone else — one insurer might offer you more affordable life insurance quotes than another for the same policy. Your age, health, and coverage needs are the primary factors to consider when shopping for life insurance.
Age: The younger you are when you apply for coverage, the lower your premium payments will be. Life insurance rates increase as you age, even year to year.
Gender: Women pay an average of 24% less for life insurance than men. Since women often live longer than men, covering women presents less risk to insurance companies.
Health: Serious health conditions can lead to high rates or denied coverage. Mild conditions, like high cholesterol or asthma, may have a small impact on the cost of your premiums.
Lifestyle: Insurance companies consider some hobbies — like skydiving or scuba diving past a certain depth — risky enough to increase the cost of your life insurance.
What’s the difference between life insurance quotes & rates?
Life insurance quotes are estimates of how much your life insurance premiums will cost on a monthly or annual basis. You can get quotes for life insurance online, for free, with just a few pieces of information. Life insurance rates are the final cost of your premiums, which an insurance company will only provide after it evaluates your application.
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Did you know life insurance gets more expensive every year?
Generally, the average cost of life insurance increases about 4.5% to 9% every year as you age — and even more in your older years. But when you’re younger, the price discrepancies are smaller. “One of the reasons people are encouraged to consider life insurance earlier in their lives is due to the fact that premiums will be lower due to their age,” says Kenneth A. Carow, PhD, CFA, a professor of finance and Kelley Faculty Fellow at Indiana University. “They’re also less likely to have developed additional mortality factors that will increase their premium, or maybe even affect their ability to obtain life insurance.”
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Applying for life insurance is easy: Here’s what you need
Getting free life insurance quotes and applying for coverage is easy with Policygenius. Here’s everything you need to get started:
Basic details like your age, gender, date of birth, and ZIP code
Your individual and household income
Health and lifestyle information, like your height, weight, and basic medical details
All the same information for your spouse, if you’d like to get life insurance quotes for them, too
Depending on your circ*mstances, you may need to answer a few more questions with a Policygenius agent about your lifestyle, health, and past medical conditions. You may also have to take a medical exam as part of the application.
Some policies let you skip that step so you can get coverage more quickly. If you have no health issues or just minor health conditions, you may be eligible for a no-exam life insurance policy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average cost of life insurance?
The average life insurance rate is $26 per month or $312 per year for a 30-year-old buying a 20-year term life insurance policy with a $500,000 coverage amount. The cost of life insurance will depend on your age, gender, overall health, and lifestyle habits, as well as the type of coverage and payout amount on your policy.
How can you compare quotes for life insurance policies?
The best way to compare quotes for life insurance is through a marketplace or an independent broker like Policygenius, where you can shop for life insurance with multiple companies at the same time.
Submit your policy details, including coverage amount, and term length.
Answer a few questions about your personal and financial situation, including your age, gender, health profile, debt, and income.
Look at policy details offered by different life insurance companies, including the monthly or annual cost, and see which offer best aligns with your needs and budget.
Talk to a licensed life insurance agent to answer any questions.
Where can you compare multiple life insurance quotes in one place?
At Policygenius, most people can compare free life insurance quotes online, and then connect with an agent to find the best life insurance policy for their situation. As an independent broker, we work with more than 10 of the top life insurance companies on the market.
Can you buy a life insurance policy online?
Yes, you can buy life insurance online. You’ll start the process by filling out your application and health details to get an initial quote. After that, the insurer you select may request an in-person medical exam, but you may not need to take one if you qualify for a no-medical-exam or instant life insurance policy.
Do you need to take a medical exam to apply for life insurance?
No, you don’t always need to take a medical exam in order to buy life insurance. Depending on your age and overall health profile, you may be eligible for a no-exam life insurance policy, which allows you to skip the standard life insurance medical examination. Instead of scheduling an in-person exam, you’ll simply have to answer a series of questions about your health online or over the phone instead. The process usually takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Is life insurance taxable?
In general, the payout from a life insurance policy is not subject to taxation. However, if the payout becomes part of a large estate, if you have a permanent life policy that comes with cash value, or if you opt to receive the insurance payout in installments, you may have to pay taxes.
