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Term Life vs. Permanent Life
Permanent life insurance provides protection for your entire lifetime, building value over its life. The premiums tend to
be pricey because the cost is spread over the life of the policy at a level rate and a portion of the premium is banked to develop cash value. The application process can be
lengthy as it requires a medical exam and significant time before approval.
Conversely, a term life insurance policy offers protection
that lasts a specific period of time. Since term life
insurance does not build cash value and is for a shorter length of time, the cost is much less expensive. The online term life application is straightforward and quick – in minutes, you will be approved and coverage
begins immediately (with a few health questions answered, no medical exam is required).
To simplify the differences between the two, Instant-Term-Life provides this valuable comparison chart for an at-a-glance look at the benefits of each type. Information has been compiled from the State Farm Insurance web site.
Permanent and Term Life Insurance Comparison
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Term Life Insurance |
Permanent Life Insurance |
Coverage |
Specific period of time, or “term” |
Entire lifetime |
Best suited for |
Short-range goals |
Long-range goals |
Financially, best for |
Those with a more limited budget |
Those who can afford high premiums |
Premium |
Lower cost, more affordable than permanent |
Higher premium because cost is spread over life of the policy |
Death benefit |
Death benefit provided for the specified time period |
Death benefit provided for as long as you live |
Medical exam |
eLifePolicy does not require a medical exam- just answer a few health questions |
Medical exam is required as part of the application process |
Application |
eLifePolicy's easy online application takes minutes; coverage begins immediately |
Process can take a month or more before approval and coverage begins; need to work with an agent to apply |
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Instant-Term-Life.com is not a life insurance company, broker, or carrier, and we cannot issue life insurance policies. This site provides free information on insurance providers and coverage options. Policies and products may not be available in all states, and product and policy information is subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company directly to answer your policy inquiries.
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