If you're just starting out on your search for the right life insurance plan there are several questions to ask yourself:
1. What is it you want your life insurance to accomplish?
2. How long do you need life insurance?
3. How much life insurance do you need?
4. What can you afford to spend on life insurance?
5. Does you partner/spouse need life insurance?
6. How much coverage do you have through your job?
Next, you'll want to learn about the two basic type of life insurance and what the advantages and disadvantages are for each before choosing a plan.
Keep in mind, you can own more than one life insurance policy.
Here's a review of the term life insurance versus whole life insurance to help get you started.