The cost of waiting

Lock in your lowest life insurance rate

Waiting could cost you

10-year term life insurance policy with a death benefit of $1,000,000

As of January 2026, rates increase 8–12% on average for each year you delay (Investopedia). Example: A 40-year-old nonsmoking male in good health could get a 20-year, $1M term policy for $792/year. At 41, it rises to $876. At 42, $972. (Rates as of 3/26/2026)

Male Age

Smoker $63 $74

Nonsmoker $37 $45

25 35

45

$130

$73

Average term life insurance rates by age

55

$333

$176

Female

Age 25 35 45 55

Smoker $39 $46

Nonsmoker $20 $29 $59 $134

A male 35-year-old nonsmoker pays $45/month for a 10-year term policy. A 45-year-old pays $73. Buy at 35 instead of 45 and save $336 per year. (Rates as of 3/26/2026)

$100 $236

Common mistakes when buying life insurance

Waiting until you have kids. Delaying costs you years of lower rates. Even without children, life insurance covers personal debts, medical bills, mortgage, lost wages, and funeral expenses. Younger and healthier = lower premiums.

Relying on employer coverage. Employer policies are typically far less than the 10x experts recommend as of September 2025 (Forbes).

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