What is the difference between term and whole life insurance?

Term life covers you for a set period, such as 10, 20 or 30 years, and is generally the most affordable way to buy a larger death benefit. Whole life is permanent coverage that lasts your lifetime and builds cash value, at a higher premium for the same benefit amount.

How much life insurance do I need?

A common starting point is enough to replace income for the years your family depends on it, plus debts such as a mortgage and future expenses such as education. The right amount depends on your income, debts, dependents and goals — a short conversation can narrow it quickly.

Does employer-provided life insurance replace an individual policy?

Employer coverage is a useful benefit but is often a limited multiple of salary and usually ends when you change jobs. An individual policy stays with you regardless of employment.

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The basics first

Two main tools. Very different jobs.

Most families are choosing between term life and whole life. The right answer depends on how long the protection needs to last and what you want the policy to do.

Term life

Coverage for a set period — often 10, 20 or 30 years. Generally the most affordable way to carry a larger benefit during mortgage and child-raising years.

Whole life

Permanent coverage that lasts your lifetime and builds cash value over time, at a higher premium for the same benefit amount.

The honest comparison

We lay both out side by side — premium, benefit, duration and what happens at the end of a term — so the tradeoff is yours to make, eyes open.

Before you compare

Bring the right details.

Ages of everyone who depends on your income
Mortgage balance and other debts
Current coverage, including any employer policy
Rough annual income and budget for premiums
Any health details that could affect underwriting

Worth knowing

Employer coverage usually isn't enough.

Group life through work is a good benefit, but it is often a limited multiple of salary and typically ends when the job does. An individual policy stays with you — and locking in coverage while you are younger and healthier generally costs less.

Bundling note. If we already shop your home and auto, adding a life conversation to the same review takes minutes, not another appointment.

Common questions

Life insurance FAQ

What's the difference between term and whole life?

Term covers a set period and is generally the most affordable way to buy a larger benefit. Whole life is permanent, builds cash value, and costs more for the same benefit amount.

How much coverage do I need?

A common starting point: enough to replace income for the years your family depends on it, plus debts like the mortgage and goals like education. Your number depends on your situation — that's the conversation.

Is my employer policy enough?

Often not by itself. Group coverage is usually a limited multiple of salary and typically doesn't follow you when you change jobs.

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Consumer sources: Louisiana Department of Insurance — Life & Annuities · NAIC Life Insurance Consumer Resources. General information only; policy availability, features and pricing depend on carrier, underwriting and state approval.