What is Term Life Insurance?

Term life insurance is life insurance which provides coverage at a fixed rate of payments for a limited period of time for example Term- 10, Term-20, Term 30, Term 40 are insurance policies with level or same premiums for 10 years, 20 years, 30 years and 40 years respectively. After that period expires coverage at the previous rate of premiums is no longer available and you must either forgo coverage or potentially obtain further coverage with increased premium payments. If the insured dies during the term, the death benefit will be paid to the beneficiary. Term insurance is the least expensive way to purchase a substantial death benefit on a coverage amount per premium dollar basis over a specific period of time.
In simple words term life insurance policy pays a monetary benefit to the named beneficiary if the death of the insured happens during the term of the policy. Term life insurance is the most inexpensive way to insure or cover yourself and protect your family or loved ones against financial hardships in the event of untimely passing away.