Meaning of Term Life Insurance

What is the meaning of term life insurance?

Term life insurance is a type of life insurance policy that provides temporary protection for a specified period of time, usually up to 30 years.

The "Term" of a term life policy is the duration of coverage provided by the life insurance.

You may be able to choose a "Term" of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of protection.

If the insured person dies during the policy term, the death benefit is paid out to the beneficiary of the term life policy.

If the insured outlives the policy term, the life insurance coverage ends without any payout of benefits.

Learn more about the meaning of term life insurance coverage.