Term
Life Policies (or
“Temporary Policies”) are typically the payment of a small, fixed
premium in exchange for a level death benefit (or “face value”),
usually over a specified period of time (e.g. 1 year, 10 years, or 20 years).
For example, you
might pay $100 each month for 10 years in exchange for $100,000 in death benefit
coverage. However, premiums may also be paid quarterly or annually. If premiums
are not paid, the policy is cancelled.