{"id":3846,"date":"2025-03-11T21:03:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T21:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-dev.zanderins.com\/?p=3846"},"modified":"2026-06-11T21:03:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T21:03:17","slug":"what-affects-the-cost-of-life-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.zanderins.com\/2025\/03\/11\/what-affects-the-cost-of-life-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"What Affects the Cost of Life Insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3848\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-dev.zanderins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.zanderins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/11205910\/2-16.png 1110w, https:\/\/static.zanderins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/11205910\/2-16-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/static.zanderins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/11205910\/2-16-1024x379.png 1024w, https:\/\/static.zanderins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/11205910\/2-16-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/>Life insurance cost is based\u00a0mainly on\u00a0your age, health, lifestyle, tobacco or nicotine use, and the amount and length of coverage you choose.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Zander, we recommend\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">term life insurance only<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Term life is designed to provide affordable protection for the people who depend on your income. It is not meant to be an investment, a wealth-building tool, or a permanent expense.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In most cases, younger and healthier applicants pay less, which is why it is smart to apply for term life coverage before you have major health changes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">11\u00a0Factors That Affect Your Life Insurance Premium<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Age<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Age is one of the biggest factors in life insurance pricing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Generally:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Younger applicants pay less\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Premiums increase as you get older\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Waiting too long can make coverage more expensive or harder to qualify for\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That is why buying term life insurance earlier, while you are healthy and insurable, can help you lock in more affordable protection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Gender<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In many cases, women may receive lower rates than men because life insurance pricing reflects life expectancy and overall risk factors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Health<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your medical history is a major factor in your life insurance rate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health conditions that may increase cost include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High blood pressure\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diabetes\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heart disease\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cancer history\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Obesity\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certain mental health or medication histories\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good health can help you qualify for lower rates. However, even if you have health concerns, it is still worth comparing multiple term life insurance companies because each carrier evaluates risk differently.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Tobacco or Nicotine Use<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, vaping products, or other nicotine products can significantly increase life insurance rates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some companies are more competitive than others for certain tobacco or nicotine histories, which is one reason working with an independent broker can matter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Lifestyle<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your habits and personal risk factors can also affect the cost of life insurance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These may include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heavy alcohol use\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recreational drug use\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High-risk hobbies, such as skydiving or scuba diving\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Risky driving history or DUIs\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frequent travel to higher-risk locations\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These factors do not always mean you cannot qualify, but they can affect which companies offer the most competitive rates.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Coverage Amount<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The amount of coverage you choose affects your premium. More coverage costs more, but the goal is not to buy the smallest or largest policy possible. The goal is to buy the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">right amount of protection<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zander\u00a0recommends\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10 to 12 times your annual income<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in term life insurance coverage.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That amount is intended to help your family replace your income, pay off debt, cover living expenses, and\u00a0maintain\u00a0financial stability if you pass away during the term.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Term Length<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The length of your term also affects cost. Shorter terms usually cost less, while longer terms cost more because the coverage lasts longer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zander\u00a0generally recommends\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15- to 20-year term<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, depending on your family situation, debt, children\u2019s ages, and long-term financial plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">30-year term<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0may make sense for younger applicants who can comfortably afford it and want to lock in coverage while rates are lower.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Payment Frequency<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How often you pay can also affect the total cost.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monthly payments are convenient, but annual payments may save money\u00a0with\u00a0some companies. The best\u00a0option\u00a0depends on your budget and the carrier\u2019s pricing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Type of Policy<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0type of policy has a major impact on cost.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zander recommends\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">term life insurance only<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0because it provides straightforward, affordable protection for a set period of time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The broader insurance market includes permanent policies, such as whole life, universal life, and indexed universal life. These policies are typically much more expensive and may include cash value features. However, Zander does\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0recommend cash value life insurance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We believe clients are better served by keeping insurance and investing\u00a0separate: buy affordable term life insurance for protection, then build wealth through a sound financial plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1 Insurance Company<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prices vary between insurance companies because each company evaluates\u00a0risk\u00a0differently.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One company may offer a better rate for a certain health history, age, build, family history, or lifestyle factor than another. Comparing quotes from multiple companies can help you find the most competitive term life option for your situation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is one of the key benefits of working with Zander. We\u00a0shop\u00a0multiple highly rated carriers for term life coverage, so you are not limited to one company\u2019s pricing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Riders and Optional Add-Ons<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some term life policies offer optional riders, or add-ons,\u00a0that may increase the cost of the policy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Common riders in the marketplace include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Child term rider\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Waiver of premium\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;?&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accelerated death benefit\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"?\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" 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may be\u00a0appropriate in\u00a0some situations, but riders such as waiver of premium, accidental death benefit, or other add-ons are not typically part of Zander\u2019s recommendation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The biggest pricing drivers are age, health, tobacco or nicotine use, lifestyle, coverage amount, and term length.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zander recommends\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">term life insurance only<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, typically\u00a0in the amount of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10 to 12 times your annual income<\/span><\/b><span 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