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Life insurance

Learn how much life insurance you may need, what it may cost, and what coverage is right for you.

Why choose Nationwide life insurance?

Choose Nationwide life insurance for guidance, stable premiums and a payout that can help support your loved ones.

We can help answer questions about life insurance, including how much coverage you may need and which type may fit your needs best.

Once your policy is in place, a later health change will not increase your rate.

Life insurance can help provide money directly to your beneficiaries so they can cover expenses and move forward with less financial stress.

What type of life insurance is right for you?

Compare term life, permanent life and long-term care based on your budget, your goals and the kind of protection you want.

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Are you a financial professional? Call 1-800-321-6064

Term life: Coverage for a set period at a lower cost

What is Term life?

Term life provides income replacement for a 10- or 20-year term. For a 30-year term, check out Guaranteed Level Term life.

Who is Term life for?

Term life is best if you have:

  • Loved ones, including pets, who depend on you financially
  • Ongoing financial obligations, like a mortgage or small business loan

Learn more

Visit our term life page for more information.

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Permanent life: Lifelong coverage that may build cash value

What is Permanent life?

Permanent life is lifetime coverage with an insurance payout and cash access.

Who is Permanent life for?

Permanent life is best if you want coverage that:

  • Includes a death benefit and investment option
  • Never expires, as long as premiums are paid

Learn more

Visit our permanent life page for more information.

A lot goes into providing a quote. Schedule a consultation for an accurate estimate.

Long-term care: Help paying for future care costs

What is Long-term care?

Long-term care will help cover care at home, community living and facility care during your later years.

Who is Long-term care for?

Long-term care is best if you:

  • Are concerned about potential care costs
  • Want more choice and flexibility with care cost later in life

Learn more

Visit our long-term care page for more information.

A lot goes into providing a quote. Schedule a consultation for an accurate estimate.

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Questions you may be asking

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If you are married or have dependents, your family can benefit from you having a life insurance policy. It helps ensure you can take care of them, even after you’re gone.

Life insurance is typically used to: 

  • Replace your income, if needed
  • Pay off major debts
  • Cover other expenses (like childcare, college and final expenses)

You can also use life insurance to:

  • Build wealth for future generations
  • Cover long-term care costs

To estimate the right amount of life insurance you’ll need, it’s important to consider all the ways you plan to use it and their individual costs. Add the total amount needed. Then, subtract savings and any existing coverage. If your goal is income replacement for a set term, you can use our coverage calculator to find an amount that best fits your needs.

It depends on the type of life insurance you get.

Term life insurance costs less than Permanent life insurance, which includes whole, universal, or variable universal policies and requires a conversation with a professional.

Costs are also affected by other factors, including your:

  • Age
  • Sex
  • Health

While you can get life insurance at any age, rates tend to go up as you grow older. You may be able to lock in a lower rate if you start earlier in life.

Are you a New York resident?

We wanted to let you know that, as of August 1, 2019, the state of New York requires all insurance providers to adhere to Regulation 187. Reach out to your financial professional for more information.

Managing your life policy online is simple

Activate your online life insurance account today to get convenient, secure access to your policy that allows you to pay your premium, review policy details, access policy documents and update your beneficiaries.

Get expert help to guide your decisions
Schedule a consultation or call us at 1-866-207-9160.
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