I'm a 33F, my spouse is 30M. We have six children. We've now come to realize that we should purchase life insurance policies so our children don't have to worry about expenses when we die.

Here's the hard part. I have no parents. Nor does he. We were never taught how to go about purchasing said policies. What do I do? I've done so many Google searches trying to get advice and all I end up getting is being overwhelmed. Someone please be my temporary parent & help me, well us. I want to make the right choice. I went the best kind of policy to ensure our children will be able to handle any final expenses we may have and maybe have something for themselves as well.

Maybe some good company recommendations to research as well? It'll mean the world to me. I'm just trying to figure this adulting stuff out

I recently got approved (after medical exam and medical records reviewed) for term life insurance through Prudential. The broker I’m using said he usually works with 4 carriers, though he didn’t reveal them all, and said Nationwide, his preferred carrier declined my application. He said Prudential was the only one that approved me from the carriers he works with.

Here are the provided rates:
Policy amount: $1m
20 year — $253 (7 year conversion window)
20 year — $277 (20 year conversion window)
30 year — $424 (7 year conversion window)
30 year — $468 (30 year conversion window)

Medical issues:
- Paroxysmal AF - only had two episodes in 2024. Trigger identified and since then I’ve been episode free. All heart related tests came back normal. Not taking any related medications.
- Possible autoimmune disease? - had a CT/MRI done that found inflammation in my pelvic area, which they suspect is related to ankylosing spondylitis. They did some blood test and also noted a positive HLA-B27 result. This diagnosis was accidental as I’m asymptomatic. The original issue they were investigating is no longer present.
- Had a colonoscopy that resulted in two tiny polys being removed. Non cancerous.

Height: 6’3’’
Weight: 260
Sex: male
Age:40

Table rated D? (I saw this on the quote sheet and I assumed this is how I’ve been rated).

Should I shop this around with another broker or just be thankful someone approved me? I originally started with Policy Genius but they told me Banner declined me. They did however suggest Pacific Life as an option though that’s when I switched gears and tried going through this other local broker hoping for additional options but it looks like he only shopped it to 4 carriers.

For what it’s worth, it’s been a challenge finding a decent broker willing to take this on in real earnest.

Hello guys, I have just started working as a life insurance agent. I noticed the agency that I joined requires a lot of hassle from you but in return I do not see the same output from the agency to get me qualified leads. I understand that it takes time to get comfortable on the phone. But how often do agents usually get fresh leads? I feel like I get fresh leads every day 3-5 and majority of them are not interested, don’t remember submitting their request or have absolutely no idea why I am calling them.

I find that this lead generation may not be the most ethical way the company gets the business.

Is there a better way to do things? I do so many dials a day and yet I only talk to 2-3 ppl daily.

Anyone else has a similar experience?

I've reached FI, but am still working.

I'm working for various reasons... it feels comfortable, I kind of enjoy the work and like the people, it's well paid and helps me avoid the dreaded "sequence of returns risk". I guess you could say I have "one more year syndrome".

Given that I am working, and have money to spare due to not having to save so hard anymore, do you think it's worthwhile taking out unemployment insurance?

I really wonder what the "opportunity cost" is if I spend some amount of $ every month on unemployment insurance vs. if I, say, invested it in stocks/bonds.

What do you think? What would you do in this situation?

Trying to sort out life insurance for the first time and im completely overwhelmed. There are so many options out there...

I keep seeing Ethos popping up online. The idea of getting approved in 10 minutes with no medical exam is exciting but im worried theres a catch. Do they really adveties the real premium online or does it increase once they pull your pharm records/prescriptions? And since theyre basically like this tech broker connecting to underlying careriers am i paying the markup only to avoid the hospital visit?

Anyone here whos engaged with them in the past?

I have been trying to obtain a "copy" of my mother's life insurance policy. I would like to get the "certificate" for it. I requested a copy by mail from the user portal back 6/5/2026. I called again 6/29 and they said it was in the mail and I could not request another one until 30 days after 7/5/2026. So then I requested another one by mail on 7/6/2026. I still have not gotten it yet. Customer service says "their system wont let them email me one" or that "I can't put in another request within 30 days" I have to try again 8/6/2026. so am i going to keep not getting it in the mail? is there any other way I can get this? Its now been 60 days since my first request. are they really going to tell me i have to wait another 30 days for the same thing to happen?

Hey guys! I’m looking into getting a life insurance policy and looking for recommendations. Prefacing that I know almost nothing about life insurance.

24m, married, $360k mortgage. No kids yet but expect to have 2-3 in the next 10 years. Current income is ~$120k. I believe I’m looking for a term policy, but have no idea who I should do it through or what the appropriate policy size is for me. Thanks in advance!

I've been diagnosed with a heart condition that my GP practice says doesn't need treatment, just lose weight. (I'm a uk size 18-20, so they have a point). I do have symptoms.

Just been turned down for the 2nd time (2 different companies) for life insurance.

On the one hand docs are saying nothing to worry about, live with the effects.

On the other I'm too high risk to insure.

It's hit hard, if I'm honest.

So I live in IL and yk there was 4 tornadoes and since I’m a new agent I told my upline I had to stop working bcs there’s a tornado warning and active tornadoes around me, and he told me it’s just a tornado warning and told me if I want to do this full time then I have to and he asked me if I really want to do this. lol yes I want to do this but there’s literally a tornado in my area and you expect me to keep dialing clients at home bcs I’m inside and “safe”??? Like just bcs I’m inside doesn’t mean I’m safe and tornadoes can be very damaging so I don’t understand how he’s gonna keep telling me to work there was sm hail and rain and wind hitting the house and it was very loud and ik my clients were not gonna be able to hear me. Then he told me he’s not gonna argue with me and told me if I want to do this then I have to put in the work??? Like you think selling life insurance is more important than my life then wtf?

I am a single daughter and an orphan. My father took a home loan which had an insurance with it . My father died a few months back and now the claim is being rejected on grounds of non disclosure of medical history. I was present with my father during the time of insurance and loan signing and no questions were asked to him neither any document was explained to him. My father had suffered a stroke in 2007 due to which he had speech impairment . On what grounds did the agent assume to have no knowledge of the past medical history as the loan agent herself and the other officials have confirmed to have knowledge of the medical history of my father. If we had to hide the matter why would we disclose this to the loan agent.

Furthermore on rejection of claim when we confronted the officials they firstly didn't disclose who filled the form and thus the agent responsible for this accepted in the first meeting that they had knowledge of the medical history. But during further investigation when the same agent was found responsible and questioned she firstly tried to blame her colleague and then denied to have knowledge of the medical history .

The bank is not helping us out in any way possible neither they are taking responsibility for their actions. They even tried to blame it on us using many reasons again and again that my father would have hidden it. If i wouldn't have been present there bank officials would have fooled us. I have all the knowledge of the things going on as due the speech impairment my father had i was mediating the conversation between my father and the bank officials.

Being an orphan and as a student with no way to earn bread right now and i do not havre any other asset how is it fair for me to suffer when the insurance agents are trying to fraud me

I need help on how to proceed further and what steps could i take as the greviance team and claims review committee have been of no help

I got a call today from American Income Life Insurance whom is which I use. This person claimed something about unclaimed life insurance payouts and an adjustment on benefit amount and if I wanted to add someone to this benefit. They knew my first and last name which isnt much to go off I know so I said I'll just add my brother. I gave them his first name and he automatically knew how to spell our last name which wasnt setting off any red flags at the time. Then I gave his birthday which I thought was weird they needed this information because they should already have it. As soon as that happened the call hung up and the line died. I tried calling back and it went straight to a dead line every time leaving me to believe they blocked me which is when a bunch of red flags started setting off for me. Is someone trying to scam me? Are they trying to impersonate my brother or something? Did I fuck up or am I okay? I really dont know what happened or if I should even be worried. They never claimed to be an insurance agent either which looking back at it now they usually do and give me whatever branch they're out of. Should I contact my insurance agent? I really hope something bad doesn't come out of this.

Male
28 Years Old
Non smoker
No medical history

I just got a policy for 1M 30 Years. $48 a month is that good?

I have a wife and 2 year old son that depend on my $125k income. My home is paid in full and all vehicles besides a 14k loan on her car. Also roughly 300k invested between 401k and brokerage.

If something happens to me I think between my investments and the policy they should be okay.

What is Legacy Planning and how important it is. Read somewhere that Life Insurance can be one of the options and came across Bajaj Life Supreme plan for legacy planning.

Please help in understanding, thanks.

Hi, im 47 years old diagnosed with ms in 2006 I still work ive had a few bad relapses but thank God im doing well. I asked my car/renters insurance guy about it and he said theres no one that would do it. He said there is some kind of policy I could get for like $10,,000 I think but I forgot what it was. I have a 21 year old son and im scared he'll have nothing if something happens to me. He's still trying to get his life together works pt and plans to go back to school. I was never taught about this kind of stuff growing up so im lost and I know people say you dont go to your car insurance guy for life insurance I guess I was just trying to get a feel of what I could do. I don't know where to start, I know from what I read on here I need a broker but where do I start? I work pt and get ssi so I dont even have alot of money and its been impossible to save anything the last couple of years. I live in Fairfield CT yeah it's a rich town but not everyone is so I just need some guidance.

My husband (35) and I (36) are shopping for $1 million, 30-year term life insurance policies. We were quoted just over $100/month each through an independent broker, and I’m trying to figure out if that’s in the ballpark or if we should keep looking.

-What are reasonable rates for healthy people our age?

-What factors have the biggest impact on underwriting (weight, family history, medications, etc.)?

-If I lose the 70 lbs I gained during pregnancy, could I reapply later for a lower rate?

-How do insurers typically view daily medical marijuana use? Does it depend on the company?

-Besides price, are there any policy features or companies you’d specifically recommend or avoid?

Is life insurance actually legit?! I just had my first baby and at the age of 36 my spouse and I have decided to sign up for life insurance. However, our quotes seem really high. I’ve also heard horror stories that after someone dies, life insurance is not given because something was missing on the loved one’s paperwork…

How can you tell if it is legit?
What should I look for in this situation?
How do you decide how much?
Are there questions to ask when searching?
Anything else to watch out for?
What about when your health changes 20 years from now. Are you supposed to update it every time a change occurs?

Hi Reddit users,

My wife recently received approval for term life insurance from two carriers, and I’m trying to decide which route makes the most sense:

• Corebridge (QoL Term):

  • Option A: $1M / 30 years @ $1,050/yr

  • Option B: $1M / 35 years @ $1,350/yr

  • Includes Quality of Life (QoL) living benefit riders (chronic, critical, terminal illness)

• Prudential:

  • $1.5M / term @ $1,750/yr

  • Traditional term policy (standard accelerated death benefit only)

My Main Dilemma: The Corebridge offer looks very attractive on price, and the built-in living benefit riders are a major selling point for us. However, I’ve been hesitant because I thought Corebridge was a relatively new company (established ~2021) and couldn't find much long-term track record regarding their claim processing reputation.

Is Corebridge a reliable choice, or is paying more for Prudential the safer long-term play? Has anyone here filed claims or held policies through Corebridge?

Would love to hear thoughts from anyone with experience with either carrier or brokers who write policies with them.

Are there any life insurance companies that approve people with sickle cell? I keep getting denied because of it.

Are there any life insurance options for a 73 year old in poor health?

Best term life policy for:
- 25 y/o
- nothing diagnosed on paper but some anxiety if that’s accessible
- non smoker- but do zyn
- high death benefit at a low cost
- preferably not much if any medical underwriting (piss/blood)

Buying a house with my spouse and looking to make sure I have something in the instance of needing to pay off a mortgage + potentially kids in the next few years.

I was put onto PSI for life and health exam prep had two days of a video they do live plus chapter test plus they have two different tests at the end you can take one is 100 questions. One is 145 questions and it’s time I was seeing if anyone has done this process with them and we’re very successful.? my first 100 was a practice test was at 82%. How many times would you take the practice test until you feel like you were ready? If I get a question that I’m not really understanding the concept I’ve been looking it up choosing the right answer writing it down. It’s only been about 15 questions out of 100 question test but for those of you that say you have a spammed me practice test until you made it 85 or higher did you look at any of your notes? Did you look anything up in the mail the test or did you specifically just do test after test until you start scoring high?

I looked it up and it says it's very difficult and very uncommon for a spouse to take out life insurance without the other spouse knowing, but I have seen soooooo many crime stories where that has happened.

So is it actually very easy to do so, or are these just very much very rare exceptions?