For instance, if you’re getting coverage to protect your family, you could think about making your life insurance policy last until your children are grown up and on their own - financially independent.
Or, if you need protection to pay off your home mortgage loan, you'll want coverage for 15, 20 or 30 years, equal to the duration of your home loan.
You'll want to consider what your goals are and what you want to accomplish with your life insurance policy, to assist you in deterring how long you need life insurance. Get a free life insurance quote.