Definition of "Term life insurance"

Life insurance that stays in effect for only a specified, limited period. If an insured dies within that period, the beneficiary receives the death payments. If the insured survives, the policy ends and the beneficiary receives nothing. For example, if an insured with a five year term policy dies within that period, the beneficiary receives the face amount of the policy. If the insured survives the five year period, the policy ends, with no benefit payable.

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