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Is a life insurance policy through your job enough?

11/4/2021

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Most people get life insurance through their employer because it's easy and convenient. All you have to do is sign up. You don’t have to take a medical exam, and you only have to fill out one form and name a beneficiary. The problem, however, is that the coverage you get through your work probably won’t be enough. To secure the appropriate amount of coverage for you and your family, it's vital to consider buying a supplemental or individual life insurance policy. Here’s why.
Why relying on your employer-provided plan might not be enough Life insurance offered by your employer is often included as part of your overall benefits package. While some life insurance coverage is preferable to none at all, you may want to ask yourself whether or not relying just on the life insurance offered through your job is enough. There are some ways employer-provided life insurance may fall short, such as:
Limitations to coverage While the coverage provided by your job may be low-cost, it might not offer enough coverage. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for instance, found that the average life insurance benefit amount for flat-dollar plans in 2020 ranged from $10,000 to $25,000.2 If you are single with no dependents, this amount may be enough for you. On the other hand, if you’re married, have children, or own a home, or you’re planning for any of those things, that amount of coverage likely won’t go very far. There’s no one-size-fits-all amount, but various professionals in the life insurance space may recommend purchasing coverage that is several times your annual income.
Policy options may be restricted Work life insurance policies are part of group life insurance plans, which are completely determined by your employer. This means you’ll likely have zero say in the details of the policy and you can’t customize it to fit your needs. You’ll also have limited coverage for a spouse.
Lack of control Your employer can decide to drop its life insurance plan at any time. If they do, you may lose your coverage immediately, without any say in the matter. Your employer is the policyholder, not you, so you’ll likely find it difficult or impossible to talk to the insurance carrier.
Changes in employment Your life insurance through your employer is tied to your employment status, so if you decide to leave your job, retire, or get laid off, you will likely lose your coverage. If you can take your employer-sponsored policy with you, you probably won’t receive the pricing benefits provided by the employer. This means you’d be paying more money for coverage that likely isn’t sufficient.
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