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If you’re not sure how much life insurance to purchase, this simple questionnaire can help.
Is your life insurance keeping pace with your life?
Select the option that fits your current stage in life to find out.
Generation Z
(1997-2013)
Millennial
(1981-1996)
Generation X
(1965-1980)
Baby Boomer
(1946-1964)
Top 4 reasons to consider it now:
1. Lower Premiums – Premiums are typically lower when you buy life insurance at a young age. Take advantage of the savings.
Did you know that some group insurance plans provide a Guaranteed Issue coverage amount without the need to answer any medical questions?
2. Others rely on you – Who depends on you? Parents, grandparents, siblings or a significant other? Would their needs continue to be met if anything happened to you?
3. Outstanding debts – If someone was the co-signer of your student loans or a mortgage, and something unforeseen should happen to you, those debts would likely become their responsibility.
4. Leaving a legacy – Life insurance is also a way to be remembered. The gift to your beneficiaries or a charitable organization could have a significant impact in the future.
Top 4 reasons to consider it now:
1. Lower Premiums – Premiums are typically lower when you buy life insurance at a young age. Take advantage of the savings.
Did you know that some group insurance plans provide a Guaranteed Issue coverage amount without the need to answer any medical questions?
2. Others rely on you – Who depends on you? Parents, grandparents, siblings or a significant other? Would their needs continue to be met if anything happened to you?
3. Outstanding debts – If someone was the co-signer of your student loans or a mortgage, and something unforeseen should happen to you, those debts would likely become their responsibility.
4. Leaving a legacy – Life insurance is also a way to be remembered. The gift to your beneficiaries or a charitable organization could have a significant impact in the future.
You can’t plan for the unexpected, but it is best to be prepared. Here’s why you should to consider life insurance now
1. The kids may be going to college or graduate school. Could they afford college without your financial support?
2. You have a mortgage and home maintenance to take care of. Could your family afford to live there without you?
3. Others rely on you – Who depends on you? Parents, grandparents, siblings or a significant other? Would their needs continue to be met if anything happened to you?
Check your life insurance coverage to see if it meets your family’s needs at this point in time.
Three reasons to consider life insurance now:
1. Final expenses – Plan for this cost to avoid leaving a financial burden for your loved ones.
2. Others depend on you – Who depends on you? Parents, grandparents, siblings or a significant other? Would they get by if anything happened to you?
3. Additional protection – Help make sure your family can maintain their lifestyle if something unexpected were to happen to you.
Are you married or do you plan to get married?
Yes
No
When you decide to share your life together, you may also share your financial obligations. Provide each other with the additional financial protection of a life insurance policy that will help pay off outstanding debts and maintain the monthly bills. While many people may think they don't need life insurance if they don't have kids, there is a need to make sure that couples are adequately covered.
Some things to consider are:
If you have debt – The balance of any loans could become your spouse’s responsibility.
Shared financial responsibilities – If something were to happen to you, could your spouse make ends meet or would they have to find a new place to live?
Others may depend on you – Do you have aging parents or relatives who depend on you? Do you have younger siblings or special-needs siblings whom you will care for one day? What would happen if you were not in the picture?
Some things for single individuals to consider are:
Do you have debt? – if someone co-signed your loans through a bank, the balance of that loan would become their responsibility.
Do you live with a significant other? – if something were to happen to you, could they make ends meet on their own or would they have to find a new place to live?
Do others depend on you? – Do you have aging parents or siblings who depend on you? What would happen to them if something unexpected were to happen to you?
Are you married or do you plan to get married?
Yes
No
When you decide to share your life together, you may also share your financial obligations. Provide each other with the additional financial protection of a life insurance policy that will help pay off outstanding debts and maintain the monthly bills.
Some things to consider are:
If you have debt – The balance of any loans could become your spouse’s responsibility.
Shared financial responsibilities – If something were to happen to you, could your spouse make ends meet or would they have to find a new place to live?
Others may depend on you – Do you have aging parents or relatives who depend on you? Do you have younger siblings or special-needs siblings whom you will care for one day? What would happen if you were not in the picture?
Final expenses – Plan for this cost to avoid leaving a financial burden for your loved ones.
Some things for single individuals to consider are:
Do you have debt? – if someone co-signed your loans through a bank, the balance of that loan would become their responsibility.
Do you live with a significant other? – if something were to happen to you, could they make ends meet on their own or would they have to find a new place to live?
Do others depend on you? – Do you have aging parents or siblings who depend on you? What would happen to them if something unexpected were to happen to you?
Are you married or do you plan to get married?
Yes
No
When you decide to share your life together, you may also share your financial obligations. Provide each other with the additional financial protection of a life insurance policy that will help pay off outstanding debts and maintain the monthly bills.
Some things to consider are:
If you have debt – The balance of any loans could become your spouse’s responsibility.
Shared financial responsibilities – If something were to happen to you, could your spouse make ends meet or would they have to find a new place to live?
Others may depend on you – Do you have aging parents or relatives who depend on you? Do you have younger siblings or special-needs siblings whom you will care for one day? What would happen if you were not in the picture?
Final expenses – Plan for this cost to avoid leaving a financial burden for your loved ones.
Some things for single individuals to consider are:
Do you have debt – if someone co-signed your loans through a bank, the balance of that loan would become their responsibility.
Do you live with a significant other – if something were to happen to you, could they make ends meet on their own or would they have to find a new place to live?
Do others depend on you – Do you have aging parents or siblings who depend on you? What would happen to them if something unexpected were to happen to you?
Are you married or do you plan to get married?
Yes
No
Now is a great time to review your families' financial needs as you reach retirement and enter the next chapter of your life.
Some things to consider are:
If you have debt – The balance of any loans could become your spouse’s responsibility.
Shared financial responsibilities – If something were to happen to you, could your spouse make ends meet or would they have to find a new place to live?
Others may depend on you – Do you have aging parents or relatives who depend on you? Do you have younger siblings or special-needs siblings whom you will care for one day? What would happen if you were not in the picture?
Final expenses – Plan for this cost to avoid leaving a financial burden for your loved ones.
Some things for single individuals to consider are:
Do you have debt – if someone co-signed your loans through a bank, the balance of that loan would become their responsibility.
Do you live with a significant other – if something were to happen to you, could they make ends meet on their own or would they have to find a new place to live?
Do others depend on you – Do you have aging parents or siblings who depend on you? What would happen to them if something unexpected were to happen to you?
Do you own a home?
Yes
No
In the event you or an insured loved one passes away, life insurance proceeds can be used to help pay off a mortgage.
Make life insurance a priority. Did you know that nearly half (46%) of adult consumers don't have life insurance?1
1 LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
Did you know that nearly half (46%) of adult consumers don't have life insurance?1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
Do you own a home?
Yes
No
In the event you or an insured loved one passes away, life insurance proceeds can be used to help pay off a mortgage.
Make life insurance a priority. Did you know that nearly half (46%) of adult consumers don't have life insurance?1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
Did you know that nearly half (46%) of adult consumers don't have life insurance?1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
Do you own a home?
Yes
No
In the event you or an insured loved one passes away, life insurance proceeds can be used to help pay off a mortgage.
Did you know that most people overestimate the cost of life insurance* by more than 4x the actual cost!1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
Yes! Did you know that most people overestimate the cost of life insurance* by more than 4x the actual cost!1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
*Estimated yearly cost for a $250,000 Term Life policy for a healthy, non-smoking 30 year-old.
Do you own a home?
Yes
No
Did you know that more than a quarter of households would feel the financial impact within 1 month if the primary wage earner passes away!1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
Did you know that more than a quarter of households would feel the financial impact within 1 month if the primary wage earner passes away!1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
Include significant others, parents, children, and any other family members.
0
1-2
3 or more
While no one may depend on you financially now, including a life insurance policy into your family's financial protection strategy could help your loved ones cover your final expenses should something unexpected happen to you.
Help provide a sense of security for your loved ones. Life insurance provides the protection you need to help secure your family’s financial future.1
1Premiums must be paid to keep a policy in force.
Help provide a sense of security for your loved ones. Life insurance provides the protection you need to help secure your family’s financial future.1
1Premiums must be paid to keep a policy in force.
Include significant others, parents, children, and any other family members.
0
1-2
3 or more
While no one may depend on you financially now, including a life insurance policy into your family's financial protection strategy could help your loved ones cover your final expenses should something unexpected happen to you.
Help provide a sense of security for your loved ones. Life insurance provides the protection you need to help secure your family’s financial future.1
1Premiums must be paid to keep a policy in force.
Help provide a sense of security for your loved ones. Life insurance provides the protection you need to help secure your family’s financial future.1
1Premiums must be paid to keep a policy in force.
Include significant others, parents, children, and any other family members.
0
1-2
3 or more
While no one may depend on you financially now, including a life insurance policy into your family's financial protection strategy could help your loved ones cover your final expenses should something unexpected happen to you.
Plan for this cost to avoid leaving a financial burden for your loved ones.
Help provide a sense of security for your loved ones. Life insurance provides the protection you need to help secure your family’s financial future.1
1Premiums must be paid to keep a policy in force.
Help provide a sense of security for your loved ones. Life insurance provides the protection you need to help secure your family’s financial future.1
1Premiums must be paid to keep a policy in force.
Include significant others, parents, children, and any other family members.
0
1-2
3 or more
While no one may depend on you financially now, including a life insurance policy into your family's financial protection strategy could help your loved ones cover your final expenses should something unexpected happen to you.
Plan for this cost to avoid leaving a financial burden for your loved ones.
Help provide a sense of security for your loved ones. Life insurance provides the protection you need to help secure your family’s financial future.1
1Premiums must be paid to keep a policy in force.
Help provide a sense of security for your loved ones. Life insurance provides the protection you need to help secure your family’s financial future.1
1Premiums must be paid to keep a policy in force.
When your income increases, your spending usually increases too. It is a good idea to re-assess your life insurance coverage whenever your income rises so that if something unexpected were to happen to you, you can help your family maintain their current lifestyle.
Thinking about retirement?
Most of your debts are likely minimal at this point and you have the future planned out. If something unexpected were to happen, a life insurance policy could help supplement income for a surviving spouse. You might also want to provide a charitable gift for a local nonprofit you are actively involved in.
No debt
Some Debt
A lot of debt
Concerned over debt
While you may not have any debt now, unexpected expenses can pop up anytime, and your situation can change. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
While you may only have some debt now, unexpected expenses can pop up anytime, and your situation can change. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
If you have a lot of debt, unexpected expenses can throw a major wrench in your financial life. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
If you have a lot of debt, unexpected expenses can throw a major wrench in your financial life. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
When your income increases, your spending usually increases too. It is a good idea to re-assess your life insurance coverage whenever your income rises so that if something unexpected were to happen to you, you can help your family maintain their current lifestyle.
Thinking about retirement?
Most of your debts are likely minimal at this point and you have the future planned out. If something unexpected were to happen, a life insurance policy could help supplement income for a surviving spouse. You might also want to provide a charitable gift for a local nonprofit you are actively involved in.
No debt
Some Debt
A lot of debt
Concerned over debt
While you may not have any debt now, unexpected expenses can pop up anytime, and your situation can change. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
While you may only have some debt now, unexpected expenses can pop up anytime, and your situation can change. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
If you have a lot of debt, unexpected expenses can throw a major wrench in your financial life. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
If you have a lot of debt, unexpected expenses can throw a major wrench in your financial life. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
When your income increases, your spending usually increases too. It is a good idea to re-assess your life insurance coverage whenever your income rises so that if something unexpected were to happen to you, you can help your family maintain their current lifestyle.
Thinking about retirement?
Most of your debts are likely minimal at this point and you have the future planned out. If something unexpected were to happen, a life insurance policy could help supplement income for a surviving spouse. You might also want to provide a charitable gift for a local nonprofit you are actively involved in.
No debt
Some Debt
A lot of debt
Concerned over debt
While you may not have any debt now, unexpected expenses can pop up anytime, and your situation can change. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
While you may only have some debt now, unexpected expenses can pop up anytime, and your situation can change. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1 LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
If you have a lot of debt, unexpected expenses can throw a major wrench in your financial life. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
If you have a lot of debt, unexpected expenses can throw a major wrench in your financial life. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
When your income increases, your spending usually increases too. It is a good idea to re-assess your life insurance coverage whenever your income rises so that if something unexpected were to happen to you, you can help your family maintain their current lifestyle.
Thinking about retirement?
Most of your debts are likely minimal at this point and you have the future planned out. If something unexpected were to happen, a life insurance policy could help supplement income for a surviving spouse. You might also want to provide a charitable gift for a local nonprofit you are actively involved in.
No debt
Some Debt
A lot of debt
Concerned over debt
While you may not have any debt now, unexpected expenses can pop up anytime, and your situation can change. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
While you may only have some debt now, unexpected expenses can pop up anytime, and your situation can change. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023
If you have a lot of debt, unexpected expenses can throw a major wrench in your financial life. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
If you have a lot of debt, unexpected expenses can throw a major wrench in your financial life. Life insurance can help safeguard against those unexpected expenses and keep you on track with your financial goals.
It’s important to evaluate your current situation and thoughtfully determine the amount of coverage you need.
Did you know:
Among those with life insurance, 1 in 3 say they don’t have enough! And about 1 in 10 of those who own life insurance don’t know if their coverage is adequate.1
1LIMRA, “2023 Insurance Barometer Study.” 2023.
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