I am already 58 years old. Can I get a 30 year term life insurance at my age?
Johnson
Dallas Texas
Getting a term life insurance at your age will not be a problem. If you have not considered a permanent life plan because of its cost, then, a term life is good enough. Being 58 may be quite expensive for a permanent life policy but you’ll get a lesser premium by choosing the 30 year term life insurance. For someone closer to retirement, you will have to pay a higher rate compared to someone who is younger. This is because at your age, it is a fact that illnesses and even serious medical conditions are already making people suffer.
It is always a good decision to have insurances since life events could become highly unexpected. For someone your age, a 30 year term life insurance can still be renewed once the period is over. Many companies would accept renewal until the age of 95. Remember that at that point, your insurance rate will be very high even if you are still insurable.
Term life insurances from some companies have adjustable premiums. Meaning, it could go up or down depending on how well the company is performing. If you want this kind of protection, ask the agent first before signing the contract. You do not want to be caught unprepared sometime in the future. But if want a level fee for all of the 30 year term life of the policy, go for the company that do not depend on income fluctuations.
Some term life insurance policies are convertible to a permanent life insurance when the insured reaches the age of 75. This is, of course, at your discretion. You can also drop the policy if you want to. By that time, you may want a coverage that will allow you to leave some amount of money for your loved ones in the event of your demise.