Life Insurance Quote Calculator
Only 52% of Americans have life insurance and most are underinsured by $200,000 or more according to LIMRA data. Enter your age, income, debts, and dependents to estimate how much coverage you need and compare term, whole life, and universal life options.
Last updated: May 2026
Life insurance cover is the lump sum paid to your beneficiaries if you die during the policy term. Recommended Cover = (Annual Income × Years of Cover) + Outstanding Mortgage + Outstanding Debts + Dependent Education Costs + Funeral Costs. Cover amount typically target 10-15× annual income.
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What is Life Insurance Cover?
Life insurance cover is the lump sum paid to your beneficiaries if you die during the policy term. The right level of cover ensures your family can maintain their lifestyle, repay the mortgage, and fund children's education without your income. It's one of the most important financial products for anyone with dependents. See also the Homeowners Insurance Calculator for property protection and the Mortgage Calculator to understand your outstanding balance.
The Formula
Recommended Cover = (Annual Income × Years of Cover) + Outstanding Mortgage + Outstanding Debts + Dependent Education Costs + Funeral Costs
Worked Example
A 35-year-old earning $65,000/year with a $300,000 mortgage, $15,000 in debts, and a 3-year-old child (15 years until college).
- Income replacement = $65,000 × 18 years = $1,170,000
- Outstanding mortgage = $300,000
- Debts = $15,000
- Education fund (college) = $80,000
- Funeral costs = $10,000
- Total recommended cover = $1,575,000
📌 Recommended cover: approximately $1,500,000. At age 35 (non-smoker), this costs roughly $50-70/month for a 20-year level term policy — less than a streaming subscription.
Why This Matters
Mortgage protection
If you die without cover, your family must repay the mortgage from savings, sell the home, or rely on life insurance attached to the mortgage (which may not exist). Ensuring cover at least matches your outstanding mortgage is the minimum baseline.
Income replacement
Beyond the mortgage, your family needs ongoing income for bills, food, childcare, and education. Cover of 10-15x annual income provides a realistic replacement fund that, invested conservatively, can sustain your family for years.
Common Mistakes
❌ Only covering the mortgage
Mortgage protection ensures the house is paid off, but your family still needs income for everything else. A $300,000 mortgage-only policy leaves your partner with a paid-off house but no money for daily expenses.
❌ Not reviewing cover after life changes
Marriage, new children, house moves, and salary changes all affect how much cover you need. Review your policy annually and after every major life event. Adding cover is cheaper than buying a new policy from scratch.
Industry Benchmarks
| Category | Good | Average | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover amount | 10-15× annual income | 5-10× | Below 5× |
| Monthly premium (30-yr non-smoker) | Below $30 | $30-60 | Above $80 |
Source: LIMRA Insurance Industry Report
Benchmark data sourced from LIMRA Insurance Industry Report.
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One of the most common mistakes we see when working with clients: only covering the mortgage. Mortgage protection ensures the house is paid off, but your family still needs income for everything else. A $300,000 mortgage-only policy leaves your partner with a paid-off house but no money for daily expenses.
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