What can I do when my term life insurance policy ends?

If you have term life insurance and your expiration date is coming up soon, you may be wondering about your options going forward.

It's important to consider this question before your current term life policy expires.

If you feel you have a need for continued life insurance coverage beyond the expiration date of your term insurance policy, you may want to renew your policy for another "term". Usually you can renew coverage for up to 10 years...
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If you're shopping for a life insurance policy you may want to compare price quotes for life insurance.

But what are quotes for life insurance?

Life insurance price quotes are estimates of the cost of a life insurance policy provided by life insurance companies.

You can compare life insurance price quotes from multiple life insurers by visiting an insurance website that has access to a large network of insurers and filling out a life insurance quote request.

Your price quote will provide you with...

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I want to get temporary life insurance, but I'm not sure which type to get and for how long.

When it comes to choosing term insurance, your basic options for duration of coverage are from 10 to 30 years.

Most insurers offer term life plans that last for a period of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years.

In addition, the most popular type of term insurance is level term life insurance because it's easy to understand, flexible and offers the most affordable rates.

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What should I be considering when I purchase my life insurance?

If you have decided you need life insurance there are several considerations when buying life insurance protection.

What type of life insurance do you need to accomplish your goals? You' want to learn about the two basic types of coverage: Term Life and Permanent Life Insurance.

Next, how much life insurance do you need? You'll want to use a life insurance needs calculator to help you determine your actual need for life insurance.

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I need life insurance but I have health issues and I'm finding it difficult to get insured.

Where can I get life insurance without any exams or health questions asked?

There are some life insurance plans available with guaranteed approval for people who meet the age requirements.

These guaranteed life insurance policies have no physical exam required and they do not ask any questions about your health.

Some carriers offer guaranteed approval for people ages 45-75 or people ages 45-85.

However, you...
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What are some of the most common reasons a life insurance company may turn down an applicant for coverage?

Life insurance carriers have a set of underwriting guideline including requirements related to your age, health and lifestyle that they review and consider when underwriting an applicant for life insurance coverage.

Many of the key reasons someone may be denied life insurance have to do with the person's age, health, lifestyle, drug or alcohol use, driving record, etc.

If you have chronic h...
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How do you decide what duration (term) to buy for your term life insurance policy?

Actually, it's easier than you think. 

Just ask yourself this question - How long do I need life insurance to accomplish my life insurance goals?

So, if you want to make sure your new one is paid off in case you pass away before the 30 year mortgage is paid off, then choose a 30 year term for your term life policy.

If you want to make sure your 3 year old has enough money to go to college in case you pass away, the...
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