Life insurance rates remain steady in January
Life insurance rates continued their steady streak into the new year, remaining unchanged in January for a sixth consecutive month, according to the Policygenius Life Insurance Price Index.
Life insurance prices didn’t change this month compared to December, although life insurance rates are still 0.7% cheaper now than they were during the same period last year, resulting in an average monthly savings of $1.
While inflation slowed down in December more than it has in the last 15 months, the cost of life insurance remained steady and competitive throughout 2022, giving potential buyers the opportunity to lock in affordable rates, especially when young and in good health.
U.S. monthly averages as of January 1, 2023
Term life insurance for non-smokers
The chart below shows average monthly premium prices for a 20-year term life insurance policy for non-smokers in a Preferred health classification; quotes are based on the Policygenius Life Insurance Price Index Methodology.
Age / Sex | Sex | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1,000,000 coverage amount |
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25 years old | Female | $14.19 | $21.05 | $33.45 |
Male | $17.14 | $26.88 | $44.70 | |
35 years old | Female | $16.47 | $25.66 | $42.97 |
Male | $18.66 | $30.44 | $52.23 | |
45 years old | Female | $28.44 | $47.96 | $87.28 |
Male | $35.24 | $60.91 | $113.55 | |
55 years old | Female | $60.19 | $108.96 | $208.48 |
Male | $83.21 | $150.99 | $284.33 |
U.S. monthly averages as of January 1, 2023
Term life insurance for smokers
The chart below shows average monthly premium prices for a 20-year term life insurance policy for smokers in a Preferred health classification; quotes are based on the Policygenius Life Insurance Price Index Methodology.
Age | Sex | $250,000 coverage amount | $500,000 coverage amount | $1,000,000 coverage amount |
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25 years old | Female | $33.94 | $56.94 | $104.79 |
Male | $42.11 | $72.05 | $133.73 | |
35 years old | Female | $43.73 | $76.92 | $140.69 |
Male | $52.59 | $92.30 | $174.89 | |
45 years old | Female | $88.78 | $162.34 | $310.99 |
Male | $119.66 | $221.70 | $427.15 | |
55 years old | Female | $195.38 | $361.23 | $701.03 |
Male | $280.35 | $515.95 | $1,011.92 |
Methodology: The prices displayed above are based on internal actuarial rate tables for nine life insurance carriers that offer policies through the Policygenius marketplace (AIG, Banner Life, Brighthouse, Lincoln Financial, Mutual of Omaha, Pacific Life, Protective, Prudential, and TransAmerica). The prices represent the average monthly life insurance premium for each sample customer profile (age, gender) and policy type (term, coverage amount) as of January 1, 2023. Monthly averages are based on nine products available through Policygenius for the indicated profile; rates for those products may vary by state, and not all nine products are available in all states. Individual rates may vary, depending on age, gender, state, health profile, and other eligibility criteria. The index is updated each month.
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