Life Insurance 101
Life insurance is an unbreakable promise that the people you care about will be taken care of financially when you’re gone. A life insurance company makes you this promise when you buy a policy. You can decide in advance how long you want the promise to be good for, and how much help your loved ones will need. Read more here.
Life Insurance 101
Life insurance is an unbreakable promise that the people you care about will be taken care of financially when you’re gone. A life insurance company makes you this promise when you buy a policy. You can decide in advance how long you want the promise to be good for, and how much help your loved ones will need. Read more here.
Who needs life insurance?
Short answer: you. Long answer, anyone who has people in the world they care about, especially if those people depend on them. Parents, people with outstanding debts, and those who make significantly more than their partner might find it especially helpful. More.
What if I’m covered through my work?
That’s a great start! But it’s just a start. Work-based policies often pay far smaller sums than your loved ones will really need. They can also disappear at inconvenient times - like when you’re between jobs. Getting a policy of your own removes any doubt. More.
How big of an insurance policy do I need?
Any number is better than nothing, but financial experts usually recommend a policy that can pay out 5x your annual salary. Your unique lifestyle can push this number higher or lower. Whatever your needs are, though, we probably have a policy that can fit them. More.
How much does life insurance cost?
Compare some real quotes for 10-year term life insurance. These are example rates, as final prices will depend on a person’s individual situation, and pricing can vary by state.
Take a minute and get an estimate for life insurance that fits your family’s needs.
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Feeling curious? We’ve got the cure.
How to get life insurance
Start by doing your research
Think about how much coverage you need, based on how much it’ll take to protect your family. You might also total up costs like final expenses, debt repayment, mortgages, college costs for your kids, day-to-day living expenses for your family and more.
Then you’ll want to decide what term length is right for you. How long do you want this coverage to last?
For example, if you have a 5-year-old and choose a policy with a 20-year term, then your family would be covered until your child is 25 years old.
Then make it happen
For a sense of how much insurance might cost you, get a free quote. It takes a minute and can set your expectations. Of course, that’s only an estimate because your real price will depend on a more thorough look at your personal situation.
From there, fill out a life insurance application. This generally takes about ten minutes and will ask you questions about your health and medical history, employment, hobbies and other factors. If you’re approved on the spot, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase your policy then and there. If the underwriters have questions about your application, they’ll reach out.
Your free quote is just clicks away
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Competitor 1 is State Farm Life Insurance Company, Competitor 2 is The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Pricing shown here is as of 08/04/22 for a 10 year term and based on a 30-year-old, 170 lb, 5’4”, non-smoker female in TX in excellent health.
Competitor information is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. This data is for informational purposes and is not intended as a solicitation or recommendation of any insurance product. Premium rates and underwriting classes may vary by company.
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Term Life Insurance Policy Series ICC22 2205-4004 WSA and Accelerated Death Benefit Rider policy series ICC22 2205-2623 WSA (and state variations where applicable) issued by Western-Southern Life Assurance Company, Cincinnati, OH which operates in DC and all states except NY, and distributed by Gerber Life Agency, LLC using Fabric Technologies. Gerber Life Agency, LLC is an affiliate of Gerber Life Insurance Company (est. 1967). All are members of Western & Southern Financial Group (Western & Southern). Issuance of coverage for Term Life Insurance is subject to underwriting review and approval. Please see a copy of the policy for the full terms, conditions and exclusions. Product provisions, availability, definitions and benefits may vary by state. Payment of benefits under the life insurance policy is the obligation of, and is guaranteed by, the issuing company. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuer. Products are backed by the full financial strength of the issuing company.
All sample pricing is based on a 30-year old F in Excellent health for the coverage amount shown and a 10-year term policy, unless otherwise stated. Gerber Life Agency, LLC (GLA) is an insurance agency licensed to sell life insurance products. GLA will receive compensation from Western-Southern Life Assurance Company for such sales. The NAIC Company Code for Western-Southern Life Assurance Company is 92622.
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