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If you\u2019re looking for <\/span>life insurance<\/span><\/a>, there are dozens of companies, term lengths and coverage amounts to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Price will no doubt factor into your decision and may even determine what type of policy you choose. For a snapshot of those prices, NerdWallet compared average life insurance rates for men and women at different ages and health tiers, across multiple coverage options.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why you can trust NerdWallet:<\/span> Our writers and editors follow <\/span>strict editorial guidelines<\/span><\/a> to ensure the content on our site is accurate and fair, so you can make financial decisions with confidence and choose the products that work best for you. Here is a list of <\/span>our partners<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>here\u2019s how we make money<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How much is life insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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The average cost of life insurance is $26 a month. This is based on data provided by Quotacy for a 40-year-old buying a 20-year, $500,000 term life policy, which is the most common term length and amount sold. But life insurance rates can vary dramatically among applicants, insurers and policy types.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How life insurance rates are determined<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Life <\/span>insurance premiums<\/span><\/a> are based primarily on life expectancy. In general, the younger and healthier you are, the cheaper your premiums.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Insurers typically classify applicants using terms like <\/span>super preferred, preferred and standard<\/span><\/a>, with super preferred being the healthiest category. Insurers then calculate premiums based on your risk class.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Each insurer has its own evaluation process \u2014 known as <\/span>life insurance underwriting<\/span><\/a> \u2014 and weighs factors differently. That\u2019s why it\u2019s a good idea to compare quotes from multiple insurers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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These are the main things insurers assess when setting your rate:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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