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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:

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.
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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.

5 out of 5 stars

“It was a fast and easy process. I was blown away by the prompt approval process.”

— Anna

5 out of 5 stars

“... After many attempts elsewhere, I realized it was due to misunderstanding application questions. Life Essentials reached out to clarify and promptly approved my policy.”

— Samuel

5 out of 5 stars

“So easy and quick. Competitive prices, and now I have peace of mind.”

— M.L.

5 out of 5 stars

“Loved the simple web portal— easy to navigate. The approval process was a breeze.”

— Preetha

Discover how affordable and easy it can be
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[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