The amount of life insurance you need depends on several things, like the number of children you have, your mortgage, income and more.
Life insurance provides your family with money to pay your debt, mortgage, funeral expenses and more if you pass away. You pay your insurance company a premium, or bill. In return, your beneficiaries (the person/people you select) will receive the death benefit when you pass away. There are two different types of life insurance, term and permanent.
Term life insurance guarantees coverage for a specific amount of time, like 10, 15, 20, or 30 years.
Permanent life insurance includes whole or indexed universal life, and provides lifetime coverage that builds cash value, similar to how you build equity in your home.
You choose the amount of protection you and your beneficiaries need if you pass away.
You select a policy term (10, 15, 20, or 30 years) and the amount of money you’d like your beneficiaries to receive if you pass away during that time.
If you continue to make necessary payments and don’t cancel your policy, you’ll receive lifetime coverage. You can also access the policy’s cash value (through loans and withdrawals) while you’re still alive, which is yours to use however you want. 1
Life insurance isn’t a one-size-fits-all product. People need it for different reasons, but here are the top five.*
*Source: 2021 Insurance Barometer Study, Life Happens and LIMRA
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This information is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be a recommendation for any specific product or amount of coverage. It does not take into consideration all factors that may affect your specific need, including social security benefits and the time value of money.Here's how much life insurance you may need:
Based on your answers, you're well on your way to making sure you're covered.
As your life changes, your insurance needs might change, too. Request a complimentary review below to make sure you're properly protected.
This information is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be a recommendation for any specific product or amount of coverage. It does not take into consideration all factors that may affect your specific need, including social security benefits and the time value of money.Here's how much life insurance you may need:
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This information is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be a recommendation for any specific product or amount of coverage. It does not take into consideration all factors that may affect your specific need, including social security benefits and the time value of money.The amount of life insurance you need depends on several things, like the number of children you have, your mortgage, income and more.
Many people feel life insurance isn’t something they need or can afford. We can help put a plan together to help protect your mortgage and pay off any debt you have if you pass away. A term policy provides the coverage you need with options to fit your budget.
You share a home, finances, and dog-walking duty. With a combined income, you can put a dent in your student loans, pay off your car, and make some upgrades to your home. You’re still on a budget, but you’re putting some money away. If you pass away, a term or permanent (whole or indexed universal) life policy can help your partner stay in your home, pay off debt, provide for funeral expenses and more.
Life is a blur of kindergarten, after-school activities, nap time and kid-friendly TV. You need a bigger car, house and bank balance to handle it all. If you pass away, you want your kids to stay in the same house and continue their education. Term life insurance can help provide you with that security at a price that works with your current budget.
The kids are older, you’re close to retirement and you find yourself with more time, and money. As your kids start their lives, you want them to have everything they need, which includes being prepared if you pass away. A permanent (whole or indexed universal) life policy can help provide them with money for your funeral, mortgage, debt and more. Plus, you can use the cash value that builds in a permanent policy while you’re alive to:
1. Help fund a child’s education
2. Build up an emergency fund
3. Supplement your retirement
4. Start a business or expand an existing one
The kids are out of the house, you’ve picked up some new hobbies and you’re about to be a grandparent. As you think about how to pass on your wealth and take care of your partner if you pass away, you may want to review your life insurance. If you don’t have life protection, a term policy may be a good option to cover your income until retirement. Permanent life insurance is a great way to leave a legacy and build cash value.
It’s different for everyone. The amount of life insurance you need depends on several things, like how many kids you have and their age, your mortgage, income and more.
Pro-Tip: "Many financial advisors recommend people have life insurance equal to 7-10 times their annual income." – Sheila Melzer, Vice President and Chief Actuary of Life and Health at COUNTRY Financial
Policy amount = Your annual income x 10
Several things affect your life insurance costs, but these are some of the most common.
Remember: Your health can decrease with age while rates increase. So, life insurance is never as affordable as it is today.
40% of people with life insurance wish they'd purchased when they were younger.
Source: 2021 Insurance Barometer Study, Life Happens and LIMRA
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Term Life Insurance: ICC20(RCT), RCT(ND20), and RCT(FL20)
Whole Life Insurance: ICC18(WL), WL(ND18), WL(FL18)
Single Premium Whole Life Insurance: ICC18(WLSP), WLSP(ND18), WLSP(FL18)
Indexed Universal Life Insurance: ICC21(IUL), IUL(ND21)
Policies issued by COUNTRY Life Insurance Company® and COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®, Bloomington, IL.
1 Policy loans and withdrawals decrease the cash value and face amount of the policy. The decision to purchase life insurance should be primarily based on a need for the death benefit. Policies are not an investment and are not appropriate as a replacement for retirement savings accumulation.
This website provides a brief and general description of term life, whole life and indexed universal life insurance policies available from COUNTRY Life Insurance Company® and / or COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®. Life insurance policies and/or riders and features have limitations and are not available in all states, policy terms and conditions may vary by state, and are subject to underwriting approval and product minimums. This is not a statement of coverage or offer of insurance. Policies contain exclusions, limitations, reductions, and benefits, and terms for keeping them in force. For costs and complete details of the coverage, contact your representative.
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