Personal insurance

Life insurance

A first conversation can focus on your goals and questions. Do not send medical or financial account details through the website form.

Understanding your options

What to know about life insurance

Life insurance can provide a death benefit to beneficiaries under the policy’s terms. A useful comparison starts with the people you want to support, the period of protection and the cost you can maintain.

What to compare

  • Compare term and permanent policies, including how long coverage lasts and when premiums can change.
  • Review the death benefit, beneficiaries, exclusions and any conversion or renewal provisions.
  • For a policy with cash value, ask about charges, guarantees, loans and the risk of the policy lapsing.

Coverage, eligibility, limits and exclusions depend on the insurer and policy. Review the actual policy documents before making a decision.

A closer look

How to compare your options

Coverage for a period or longer

Term life generally provides protection for a stated term. Permanent policies are designed for longer protection under their terms and may include cash value. Compare how long premiums and benefits are guaranteed, renewal or conversion options, and what happens if payments stop.

Benefits, beneficiaries and policy costs

Consider the income, debts and future expenses the benefit is intended to address. Review beneficiary designations and the policy’s exclusions. For cash-value policies, ask about charges, loans and which illustrations are guaranteed; withdrawals or loans can affect the policy and its benefit.

How an application begins

Start with your goals, desired time horizon and questions. The insurer determines application requirements and may request health or lifestyle information through an appropriate process. Do not send medical history, identity numbers or financial account details in the first website message.

Before you reach out

A few details can help start the conversation.

  • A brief description of your goal
  • Your preferred time to discuss options
  • Questions you want answered

Common questions

Life insurance FAQ

Which policy features should I compare?

Review the benefit amount, length of coverage, premium schedule, exclusions and any renewal or conversion rights. If the policy has cash value, ask which values are guaranteed, what fees apply and how loans affect the benefit.

What information is needed later in the application process?

An insurer may request identity, age, health, lifestyle and beneficiary information and may require underwriting or an exam. Requirements vary by product. Do not include medical history, identification numbers or financial account details in the first website message.

How do term and permanent life insurance differ?

Term insurance generally provides coverage for a stated period. Permanent coverage is designed to last longer under its terms and may build cash value. Premiums, guarantees and conditions differ, so review the policy illustration and contract.

How much life insurance should I consider?

Consider the people who depend on your income, debts, future expenses and existing resources, as well as how long support may be needed. An agent can help you compare benefit amounts; no single amount fits every household.

Can a life insurance policy lapse?

Yes. Depending on the policy, coverage can end if required premiums are not paid or other conditions are not met. For cash-value policies, ask how charges, loans and changes in premiums could affect how long coverage remains in force.

Start a conversation

Ask about life insurance.

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