Yes, you may be able to buy a term life insurance policy on someone else.

Actually, many people buy life insurance on another person. For instance, married couples buy life insurance on one another, and adult children may buy life insurance on their parents to help pay for their parents' final expenses.

In addition, grandparents buy life insurance on their grandchildren as a way to provide guaranteed lifetime life insurance for their grandchild as he/she grows up.

However, in order to buy life insurance on another person you may need the person's permission.

Learn how to buy life insurance on someone else