Affordable coverage for a specific period, helping to ensure your family’s financial security if anything happens to you during that time
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Term life insurance
What is term life insurance?
Fast and easy enrollment
No medical exam is needed for 10- or 20-year coverage up to $1.5 million, and the process can be done completely online.
Coverage when you need it most
Get fixed-rate protection for when you have dependents and major financial obligations.
Income replacement for loved ones
Your beneficiary will receive their lump-sum payout to help maintain quality of life if you pass away during the term.
Who needs term life insurance?
Anyone ages 21 to 55 can apply, but here’s who it will benefit most:
People with children
Homeowners with a mortgage
How much do I need? And what will it cost?
Use the coverage calculation guide to determine how much coverage you need,
then estimate your premium based on that coverage amount with the quoting tool.
How much coverage do I need?
Answer questions about your financial obligations to estimate the amount of coverage your family will need.
How much will my premium be?
Provide your birthdate, gender, height, weight and ZIP code to get an estimate on your monthly premium.
Get expert help to guide your decisions
Schedule a consultation or call us at 1-866-207-9160.
Schedule a consultation or call us at 1-866-207-9160.
More questions you may be asking
When the term ends, your coverage stops. With Guaranteed Level Term, you have options to renew or convert to a permanent policy.
No. Your quoted price is an estimate based on your sex, age, BMI and tobacco usage. The final price may change after underwriting, which considers several factors, including your entire health history.
No. Once your policy is active, your premiums stay the same throughout the term, even if you get sick.
Term life insurance covers you for a set period, such as 10, 20 or 30 years. If you pass away during this time, your beneficiaries will receive a death benefit. If you outlive the term, the coverage ends unless you renew or convert it.
It’s best to get it when you’re younger and healthier to lock in lower premiums.
Did you know?
Term life insurance can actually be affordable
Over half of Americans think the cost of a term life insurance policy is significantly higher than its actual cost.1
But you should lock it in now
Your premium amount increases, on average, about 8% to 10% for every year of age.2
94% of customers experience 5-star satisfaction
Read what customers on Trustpilot are saying about Nationwide Life Essentials℠ term life insurance.
“It was a fast and easy process. I was blown away by the prompt approval process.”
— Anna
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— M.L.
“Loved the simple web portal— easy to navigate. The approval process was a breeze.”
— Preetha
Discover how affordable and easy it can be
Use our quoting tool to find out your premium and apply online.
Use our quoting tool to find out your premium and apply online.
[1] Achieving life insurance success with middle-income Americans," Ayo Mseka, insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/achieving-life-insurance-success-with-middle-income-americans (Aug. 20, 2024).
[2] Investopedia