Seniors

How does term life insurance work?
Term life insurance typically lasts from 10 to 30 years, depending on how long you want coverage. If you die while your policy is still active, then your beneficiary receives the death benefit payout. Since it lasts for a set period of time, term life is more affordable than permanent life insurance but still offers similar payout amounts.
Term life can also be purchased to supplement whole life insurance during certain life events, such as buying a home. If something were to happen to you, your family could pay off the mortgage with the death benefit from your term policy, leaving the payout from your permanent policy for other expenses.


How does whole life insurance work?
Whole life insurance provides lifelong coverage as long as you pay your premiums. No matter when you die, your beneficiary will receive the death benefit payout. It also has a cash value savings component that builds in value over time, which you can use to pay your premiums or borrow against in the form of a life insurance loan.
Important note: If you withdraw or borrow against your policy's cash value without repaying it, you will reduce the cash value and death benefit of your policy.