Life insurance calculator: recommendations in a few clicks

Input your details in our term life insurance calculator and we’ll give you three options: a budget-friendly option, a “just right” option and an option with extra protection. Each option will have its own term length, coverage amount and estimated price.

Select one of these options and you’ll go to our quotes page where you can customize your coverage. Make the term length longer or shorter. Add more coverage or less. We’ll adjust your estimated monthly premiums as you go.

Like what you see? Go ahead and apply. It takes most people 20 minutes or less and there’s no commitment. Apply together with your partner to save an extra 10% off your rates in the first year.

We never recommend more coverage than you need. There are many features in our calculation that help us do this, such as asking for your partner’s income and any existing savings that could help offset the loss of your income. If you’re ever unsure about your coverage, our non-commissioned advisors are available seven days a week to give you unbiased advice.

Does this calculator only work for PolicyMe term life insurance?

No. PolicyMe’s term life insurance calculator gives you an estimate of what term life insurance could cost for you. You’ll get your final price when you apply and your application is approved. It’s free to apply.

Yes! If you tell us that you’re single and don’t have any children, we’ll tell you that you don’t need term life insurance. Why? Because no one is relying on your income to live.

We recommend that you put the amount you’d spend on insurance premiums in retirement savings or an emergency fund instead. Then come back later if your situation changes.

Here’s PolicyMe’s approach to calculating your term life insurance needs: we add up the total amount of money that your family will spend if they don’t make any changes to their current lifestyle and subtract out all the money that will be available to your family in the future. Your recommended coverage is needed to make up the difference.

This calculator only recommends term life insurance options. At PolicyMe, we believe most Canadian families need term life insurance, not permanent policies like whole and universal life insurance. Term life insurance covers you when you need it most: when you have loved ones who depend on you financially and/or you have large loans, like a mortgage.

Absolutely not. There are plenty of opportunities to change your term length and coverage amount during the advice, quote and application process. Once you input your numbers in our term life insurance calculator, we’ll present you with three options. You can visit our quotes page and customize your coverage. Or go ahead and apply.

After you apply, you can talk to one of our non-commissioned advisors who can adjust your coverage and term length for you.

Nope! Our term life insurance calculator’s advice is not binding, nor is the quote or application process. Our calculator will give you up to three coverage options. You can then get a quote with zero obligation. If you’re not ready to apply yet, there’s an option to save your quote for later.

If the coverage amount recommended by the Life Insurance Calculator seems too high or too low, start by reassessing the information you provided and consider any additional factors that may not have been fully captured. You may need to adjust the input concerning your debts, future financial obligations, or income changes.

When in doubt, you can also consult with a licensed advisor at PolicyMe for personalized guidance to ensure that the coverage amount fits your specific needs and financial goals​​.

Determining the right amount of term life insurance in Canada is a personal decision, but here are some quick pointers to get your started.

• Evaluate your financial obligations, like mortgage payments, debts, and daily expenses.
• Next, think about your loved ones' needs, such as childcare or education costs.
• Factor in your existing savings or investments.

A good rule of thumb is to aim for coverage that's around 10 times your annual income. This provides a safety net for your family if something unexpected happens. For example if you make $75,000 per year, your life insurance policy should be $750,000 ($75,000 x 10 = $750,000).

To calculate your life insurance needs, you'll need a few key pieces of information. First, consider your financial situation, like your income, debts and expenses. Next, take into account your long-term financial goals, like tuition, childcare and retirement.

Now, think about potential future costs that could arise, like a mortgage, for example. It's also important to assess any dependents you have, like kids or elderly parents, that may need your financial support. Once you have all this information, you can start calculating your life insurance needs.

A life insurance calculator helps you determine the appropriate coverage amount by considering key aspects of your financial situation. It takes into account your current income, debts, and future financial obligations, such as education costs for your children or future income replacement for your family.

This ensures the recommended coverage aligns with your actual needs, providing a personalized approach to calculating life insurance. By considering both immediate and long-term financial responsibilities, the calculator helps ensure that your family's future is secured, even in your absence​​.

When deciding on the term length for your life insurance policy, consider significant milestones and financial obligations in your future. The term should ideally cover periods when financial strain would be greatest on your family if something were to happen to you, such as while your children are still dependent or before your mortgage is paid off.

Common terms are 10, 20, or 30 years, aligning with typical mortgage terms and children’s growth into independence. Tailoring the term to your specific life and financial plan ensures optimal coverage without unnecessary cost​​.

To get an estimate for life insurance in Canada, you can start by using an online life insurance calculator. This tool will ask you to input details like your age, health, income, and the amount of coverage you think you'll need. After submitting this information, you'll receive an estimated cost of your monthly premiums.​​

Yes, a life insurance calculator and a life insurance simulator generally refer to the same tool. Both provide estimates of life insurance costs based on the information you provide. They help you explore different scenarios and see how changes in your life situation might affect your insurance needs and costs.

Firstly, life insurance is not mandatory when you’re buying a house in Canada. But due to the fact that a mortgage is a large amount of debt, life insurance is recommended to remove the financial burden from your loved ones in the event they’d need to cover it.

Generally, the amount of life insurance you should get when buying a house should at least cover your mortgage balance. This ensures that if something happens to you, the insurance can pay off the remaining mortgage, reducing financial stress on your family.

It isn’t mandatory to buy life insurance to get married in Canada. That said, it’s usually a good idea to get some kind of life insurance coverage because your spouse may financially rely on you for the household’s daily expenses and other financial obligations like a mortgage.

When getting married, consider life insurance that covers your shared debts, future plans like children’s education, and enough income replacement for your spouse. The exact amount can vary, so it's a good idea to discuss your financial goals and needs as a couple.