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title: Life Insurance
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# Life Insurance

Nothing in life is guaranteed. And if something were to happen to you, a pile of bills is probably the last thing you’d want to leave your loved ones. Life insurance helps ensure your family is financially protected — no matter what.

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## Featured

- [8 Best Life Insurance Companies of October 2026](https://money.com/best-life-insurance/) — Life Insurance · 19 min read

## Explore our rankings

- [5 Best Whole Life Insurance Companies](https://money.com/best-whole-life-insurance/) — Whole Life Insurance · 18 min read
- [5 Best Term Life Insurance Companies](https://money.com/best-term-life-insurance-companies/) — Term Life Insurance · 20 min read
- [Best Life Insurance for Self-Employed Individuals](https://money.com/best-life-insurance-for-self-employed-individuals/) — Life Insurance · 18 min read
- [Best Life Insurance for Veterans](https://money.com/best-life-insurance-for-veterans/) — Life Insurance · 21 min read
- [Best Life Insurance for Young Adults](https://money.com/best-life-insurance-for-young-adults/) — Life Insurance · 19 min read

## How-to Guides

- [Do You Need Additional Insurance for Recreational Sports?](https://money.com/insurance-risky-sports/) — Life Insurance · 9 min read
- [How a Divorce Affects Your Life Insurance Policy](https://money.com/divorce-and-life-insurance/) — Life Insurance · 9 min read
- [Life Insurance vs. Emergency Fund: Why You Probably Need Both](https://money.com/life-insurance-vs-emergency-fund/) — Life Insurance · 8 min read
- [Why To Consider Life Insurance, Even If You're Single](https://money.com/what-life-insurance-if-you-are-single/) — Life Insurance · 7 min read
- [How to Choose Life Insurance If You Have a Child With Disabilities](https://money.com/life-insurance-for-parents-of-disabled-children/) — Life Insurance · 8 min read
- [Can You Take Out a Life Insurance Policy on Anyone?](https://money.com/can-you-take-out-a-life-insurance-policy-on-anyone/) — Life Insurance · 13 min read
- [Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: Know the Difference](https://money.com/term-vs-whole-life-insurance/) — Life Insurance · 11 min read
- [What Is Split-Dollar Life Insurance and How Does It Work?](https://money.com/what-is-split-dollar-life-insurance/) — Life Insurance · 15 min read

## All reviews

- [Corebridge Direct Insurance Review](https://money.com/corebridge-direct-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 10 min read
- [Gerber Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/gerber-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 11 min read
- [Ladder Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/ladder-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 10 min read
- [Policygenius Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/policygenius-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 14 min read
- [USAA Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/usaa-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 18 min read
- [MassMutual Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/massmutual-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 9 min read
- [Guardian Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/guardian-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 12 min read
- [Health IQ Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/health-iq-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 11 min read
- [AAA Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/aaa-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 15 min read
- [Aflac Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/aflac-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 12 min read
- [Sproutt Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/sproutt-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 12 min read
- [Banner Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/banner-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 11 min read
- [Amica Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/amica-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 14 min read
- [American Income Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/american-income-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 12 min read
- [Globe Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/globe-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 14 min read
- [Protective Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/protective-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 13 min read
- [New York Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/new-york-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 14 min read
- [Lantern Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/lantern-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 11 min read
- [Ethos Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/ethos-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 14 min read
- [Haven Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/haven-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 13 min read
- [State Farm Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/state-farm-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 15 min read
- [Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Review](https://money.com/northwestern-mutual-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 12 min read
- [AIG Direct: Life Insurance Review 2021](https://money.com/aig-direct-life-insurance-review/) — Life Insurance · 15 min read
- [loanDepot Mortgage Review](https://money.com/loandepot-mortgage-review/) — Life Insurance · 11 min read

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