The "Term" of a term life insurance policy is the period of time you are insured.

This is the length of time you pay premiums on your life insurance.

However, if you pass away during the "Term" of your life insurance coverage, the insurance ends, and the death benefit is paid out to your beneficiary, and there are no more premiums to pay on the policy.

If you outlive the duration of your coverage term, the life insurance expires, and you pay no more premiums.

Learn more about how long you pay for a term life insurance policy.