Life Insurance – Get an Affordable Quote – Nationwide

Who needs life insurance?

Generally speaking, if you have dependents or are married, your family can benefit from you having a life insurance policy. Life insurance offers peace of mind by ensuring that your loved ones will be taken care of in the event of your untimely death. Plus, payouts are tax-free.

Why should I get coverage now?

Rates tend to go up as you age. Buying a policy when you’re younger lets you lock in a lower rate.

How much life insurance do I need?

This depends on what you want to leave when you’re gone. There are two common methods for calculating the amount of life insurance you need: lump sum and income replacement. You can use this estimator tool to get an understanding of how much life insurance you may need.

How much does life insurance cost?

The cost of your life insurance policy is dependent on a variety of different factors, ranging from your age, gender, location, and health. You can use this term life insurance tool to get an idea of what life insurance may cost you.

What is term life insurance?

“Term” refers the length of coverage that you choose. If you pass away during the term (usually 10, 20 or 30 years), your beneficiaries receive a cash payout.

Why is term life a good option?

With term life insurance, you’re only paying for the years where the need is greatest (when your kids are younger or in college), and it is usually the most affordable type of insurance.

Is my policy through work enough?

Life insurance through your employer is not portable, so it won’t come with you if you leave the job. Also, the amount is often not enough to meet people’s protection needs.

What is permanent life insurance?

Permanent life insurance falls under three types of policies: whole, universal, or variable. These policies cover your entire life and usually build cash value over time, but tend to be more expensive than term life insurance.

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Nationwide life insurance with a long-term care rider

Our Long-term Care Rider II is designed for people who have a primary need for life insurance but also have concerns for covering long-term care costs.
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Nationwide CareMatters®

CareMatters is long-term care coverage that’s linked to a life insurance policy. It allows people whose main concern is long-term care protection to still leave at least the premiums paid to their loved ones if LTC is never needed.

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