Life insurance provides many American families with an important financial safety net. The life insurance industry is large, and while it may seem stodgy, it is ever-evolving. We looked at statistics ...

Life insurance offers a combination of benefits when you pass away and while you're still alive. These benefits can have long-lasting impacts for your family, too.

Older people with health issues can easily get coverage, but premiums are high ...

Life insurance offers valuable financial protection and peace of mind for policyholders of all ages, ranging from younger generations to new parents to even older adults and seniors. That latter group ...

Term and whole are your two main options when purchasing life insurance. For older adults, though, many assume term life insurance is the only choice. And while its lower price and shorter duration ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Life insurance policyholders agree to make regular payments to insurance companies in exchange for a guaranteed death benefit. That benefit is paid to the policyholder’s beneficiaries if the ...

A $500,000 10-year term life insurance policy costs an average of $12 per month for a healthy 30-year-old who doesn’t smoke. Term life insurance is usually less expensive than whole or universal life ...

MassMutual’s flexible payment options are best for those interested in paying off policies early. New York Life is known for fast applications while Penn Mutual has lots of rider options to customize ...

American International Group (AIG) is headquartered in New York and comprises several companies, including AIG Direct, American General Life Companies, VALIC and Corebridge Financial — the subsidiary ...

No one likes to think about the day when they or their loved ones will die, but it’s an important part of your finances. Life insurance can help to ease any concerns about what will happen financially ...

AARP offers life insurance from New York Life, but there are some potential downsides ...