Term life insurance is a type of life insurance policy that provides coverage for a specific period of time, typically ranging from one to thirty years. If the policyholder dies during the term of the policy, their beneficiaries receive a payout, known as the death benefit.
Unlike other types of life insurance, such as whole life insurance, term life insurance does not build up cash value over time, and premiums are typically lower as a result.
The policy only pays out if the policyholder dies during the specified term, and coverage ends when the term expires, unless the policy is renewed or converted to a permanent life insurance policy.