To give you an idea of how much life insurance costs, we requested quotes from 12 different insurers using the profile of a 40-year old, non-smoking accountant with 100K annual income, has no pre-existing medical conditions and is seeking $500,000 life insurance.
The pricing in the table is the premium amount per month.
| Brand | Female quote | Male quote | Find out more |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $20.58 | $26.80 | Get quote |
 | $26.44 | $31.54 | Get quote |
 | $37.72 | $47.60 | More info |
 | $25.90 | $30.92 | Get quote |
 | $25.52 | $33.22 | Get quote |
 | $23.44 | $28.57 | Get quote |
 | $41.70 | $47.45 | More info |
 | $20.58 | $26.80 | More info |
 | $36.89 | $47.71 | More info |
 | $53.01 | $66.50 | Get quote |
 | $53.01 | $66.50 | More info |
 | $53.01 | $66.50 | Get quote |
*These average quotes were taken in October 2023 and are subject to change.
| Response | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Peace of mind | 10.39% | 9.14% |
| I have a mortgage | 6.12% | 4.04% |
| I have financial dependents | 5.94% | 3.69% |
| Other | 2.23% | 2.28% |
| I'm self-employed | 0.93% | 0.88% |
| I'm worried about being made redundant | 0.74% | 0.53% |
Note: A company can also be a brand, e.g. TAL also sells under its own brand TAL.
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