Understanding life insurance

Learn how life insurance can help protect your family and offer you added peace of mind.

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Types of life insurance: Term vs Permanent

We explain the differences between two of the most common types of life insurance.

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Term life insurance

Term life insurance is a popular type of life insurance because it usually has lower rates initially and it's simple...

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Whole life insurance: the facts about permanent coverage

If you’re looking for a way to provide your family financial assistance when you are no longer with them, whole life insurance...

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A quicker path to coverage: life insurance with no medical exam

If you're like many, you may think that purchasing life insurance requires a health exam. Learn more about a simpler path to getting life insurance.

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Purchasing supplemental life insurance: coverage for new life events

90% of consumers think a family’s primary wage earner needs to own life insurance. Have you looked at your...

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Simplified underwriting

When you apply for life insurance, part of the process is an “underwriting” review. In underwriting, the insurance...

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How much permanent life insurance do you need?

Figuring out how much life insurance coverage to purchase can be difficult when you are not exactly sure what the...

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Mid-year insurance check: do you have enough coverage?

Life moves fast — especially in retirement. That’s why taking a moment...

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Frequently asked questions about life insurance for older adults

Everyone looks for ways to make things easier for loved ones...

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Informative guide: term life insurance explained

When it comes to life insurance, it can be easy to get overwhelmed...

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How much term life insurance do you need?

Determining exactly how much coverage to purchase can be one of the most common and difficult questions when buying...

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Guaranteed acceptance life insurance: who needs it?

Some important things to know about guaranteed acceptance life insurance is...

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Whole life insurance: benefits and considerations

Whole life insurance is designed to provide coverage that lasts your entire life...

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For 30 years, the AARP Life Insurance Program from New York Life has been benefiting AARP members.

This coverage is backed by New York Life, one of the country's oldest and most financially secure life insurers for more than 180 years.

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