Getting a traditional life insurance policy later in life with high limits of coverage almost exclusively offers monthly premiums well outside of the budget of the average consumer. Applying for a policy with equal limits as one would at 25 or 30 years old typically would cost as much as, or more than, a mortgage payment, or even all monthly expenses. For most of us, it is simply not an option.
Honestly, when reviewing the needs of coverage between a young couple early in life or the average customer getting close to retirement age, it is pretty clear that most will not need as high of a limit of coverage. In many cases, customers are simply looking for enough coverage to cover all of their final expenses, with maybe a little cushion to help their families transition from any support they typically provide.
Many carriers have evolved over time to offer options that are custom tailored to meets the needs of their applicants. There are now options to get a policy with no expiration date (whole life insurance), with limits of coverage designed to ensure there are no hardships put upon their loved ones.
These policies offer limits of coverage ranging from $2,000 to $50,000 in coverage and customers can simply use the price exploration tools to find a policy that meets the needs of their budget but yet offers the comfort of knowing their families protection, on a simplified issue or guaranteed acceptance basis with no need for medical examinations or expiration dates.