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How to Get a Term Life Insurance Quote

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A term life insurance quote is an estimate of the monthly cost of a term life insurance policy. The quote is based on your age, health history, lifestyle, and amount of coverage you want.

Need a Quote for Term Life Insurance?

Please speak with us at Hunt Insurance of Raleigh, NC. You’ll receive personalized service from John Hunt, a licensed insurance agent for the state of North Carolina. Of course, you can fill in the blanks and get an online quote. But for customized service that saves you time, you might want to speak with an insurance agent anyway. We offer hassle-free quotes.

Information Needed for a Term Life Insurance Quote

Below is the information you need for a term life insurance quote with Hunt Insurance of Raleigh. But before you begin, read our blog post, How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

  • Your zip code
  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Tobacco use within the past five years
  • Medical and prescription history
  • Have your parent or siblings been diagnosed before age 70 with any of these diseases: cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular, kidney disease
  • Are you a U.S. resident?
  • Do you have a spouse or a domestic partner?
  • Is this your first time buying term life insurance? Or are you purchasing additional insurance or replacing an existing policy?
  • When would you like coverage to begin?
  • What’s the amount of coverage you want?
  • How long do you want coverage to last?

Why Speak with John Hunt for a Term Life Insurance Quote?

An online term life insurance quote is an estimate of the monthly cost. But a representative will still contact you for more information about your health history and lifestyle.

You’ll benefit from John Hunt’s service in several ways:

  • He has more than a decade of experience in the insurance business.
  • His insight helps him tailor the conversation with questions and explanations you need to make an informed decision. An online estimate tool can’t do that.
  • He’ll thoroughly answer your questions and give you guidance to avoid over- or under-insuring yourself with term life insurance.
  • You can text, call, or e-mail him.

Even if you complete an online form, you’ll ultimately need to speak with an agent to get clear answers to your questions and to provide additional information. If you schedule a free consultation with John Hunt, he’ll answer all your questions and gather information from you upfront to give you a term life insurance quote that considers your budget and needs.

Hunt Life Insurance is a local agency available to Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Morrisville, Garner, Clayton, Chapel Hill, and beyond.

How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

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You need enough life insurance to replace your income and cover your dependents’ current and future financial obligations, including outstanding debt, childcare, health care, and education expenses.

How to Calculate How Much Insurance You Need

You can calculate how much life insurance you need by adding your salary, debt, and other obligations. From that total, subtract your assets. The balance represents how much insurance you need. Multiply the balance by how many years you want the coverage to last. You can use an online insurance calculator or calculate it yourself. Need more details?

Income and expenses

When you calculate your income and expenses to determine how much life insurance you need, list everything. Your list might include:

  • Your yearly, after-tax income from all sources
  • Outstanding debt that your survivors might become responsible for, including credit cards, autos, or a mortgage
  • Cost of raising children, including childcare
  • Cost of caring for an aging parent
  • Current and future education expenses
  • Food, clothing, medical, and vacation expenses
  • Funeral expenses

Assets/Resources

Assets and resources vary with each person. For accuracy in calculating how much life insurance you need, make a comprehensive list. Your assets might include the following:

  • Savings
  • College funds
  • Existing insurance policies

What’s Next?

  • Subtract your assets from the total of your income and expenses. After subtracting your assets, the total represents the amount of insurance your dependents need each year.
  • Multiply the total by ten for ten years of coverage. Other factors can influence the years of life insurance coverage you choose:
    • Age of your dependent children
    • Number of years left before you’re eligible for retirement income
    • Family members who will remain dependents due to illness or other factors, regardless of their age

Factors that Can Change How Much Insurance You Need

Life events can increase or decrease how much life insurance you need.

  • Just starting your family – If you’re starting a family and want to have children, the amount of coverage you need will increase with each child.
  • Children become adults – As your kids complete their education and become independent, you might be able to reduce the amount of coverage you need.
  • Family responsibility – If a family member becomes ill and medical expenses increase, or if you become responsible for an aging parent, think about how much life insurance you need.
  • Retirement – As you reach retirement age and have access to more savings and investments, the amount of life insurance your dependents need will likely decrease.

As you’ve read, many factors influence how much life insurance you need. We encourage you to contact us at Hunt Insurance of Raleigh, NC. We’ll answer your questions, explain other factors to consider, and give you a hassle-free quote. Call, text, or e-mail us.