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How Much Does a Policy with $1 Million in Coverage Cost?

A term life insurance policy worth $1 million provides substantial coverage for insured individuals who want to ensure their family's financial security after their death. Generally, these policies start at an average of $40 per month and play a fundamental role in an estate-planning strategy.

The greater the coverage, the higher a policy's premium. Before purchasing any life insurance policy that fits your finances, it is advisable to compare different quotes for $1 million in life insurance and explore various term policy options.

Rates for term life insurance policies with a $1 million benefit

Term LengthMaleFemale
10-year term$26$22
15-year term$29$27
20-year term$40$29
30-year term$65$49

As you can see, a life insurance policy costs less for young adults than for older adults, so buying a policy a few years earlier is advisable.

Factors Affecting Your $1 Million Life Insurance Rates

Companies consider several factors when setting rates for $1 million life insurance policies to assess the risk of insuring you. Below are common factors companies consider:

  • Age: Younger people have a lower mortality risk and pay lower rates for million-dollar life insurance policies.
  • Lifestyle choices: Smoking, drinking alcohol excessively, or participating in high-risk activities such as skydiving can lead to higher rates. However, finding inexpensive life insurance for smokers is not impossible.
  • Gender: Women have a longer life expectancy than men, so they pay lower average rates for $1 million in life insurance.
  • Term length: The longer your policy's term, the more you will pay for coverage.
  • Health: Health problems or preexisting conditions can affect rates, and some companies may deny coverage, since many require medical exams. These individuals may consider a no-medical-exam life insurance policy, a type of guaranteed issue life insurance, although rates will be higher.

Consider the factors you can control, such as lifestyle and coverage choices, and compare quotes from several companies to find a $1 million life insurance policy at affordable rates.

The following table shows 10-year, $1 million life insurance rates by age and gender.

Policy with $1 Million in Coverage and a 10-Year Term

AgeMaleFemale
30$26$22
35$26$23
40$35$28
45$53$43
50$81$63
55$136$102
60$223$150

Although $1 million may seem like a large amount of coverage, many people can benefit from it, and finding an affordable policy is not impossible.

See the following tables to understand how a higher or lower coverage amount affects your rates.

Policy with $1 Million in Coverage and a 20-Year Term

AgeMaleFemale
30$40$29
35$43$34
40$60$48
45$96$71
50$145$105
55$245$175
60$422$294

Policy with $1 Million in Coverage and a 30-Year Term

AgeMaleFemale
30$65$49
35$74$57
40$107$82
45$167$122
50$268$190
55$524$349
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Average Monthly Term Life Insurance Rates by Policy Amount

Policy AmountMaleFemale
$500,000$25$21
$750,000$33$24
$1 million$40$29
$2 million$73$52