In its most basic form, life insurance is a contract between the policyholder and an insurance company that provides a cash payout to a named beneficiary if the policyholder dies under covered ...

There are five main life insurance types to choose from. Here’s a breakdown of what each one covers. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Many types of life insurance are available, but not all will fit your financial goals Written By Written by Insurance Senior Editor, Buy Side Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy ...

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.