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Buying term insurance in your 20s vs 30s vs 40s: How age, health and family responsibilities affect your cover needs

1 source · first seen 14:15 1 Oct · updated 14:15 1 Oct

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  • Buying term insurance earlier can mean lower premiums
  • Cover needs depend on age, health, lifestyle, financial responsibilities and liabilities
  • Life insurers and insurance distributors may see demand shaped by consumers’ cover needs and purchase timing

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