Can you have too little life insurance?

It may seem like a weird question, but yeah, people can have too little term life insurance coverage for their needs. Women, for example, tend to be underinsured when compared to their male counterparts. According to a Haven Life study in 2019, the average coverage amount for women owning an individual life insurance policy was $231, 342. Compare that to male respondents whose average coverage amount was $423,102.

There may be a number of reasons why women select lower term life insurance coverage amounts than men. But it’s important to remember that, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, two-thirds of mothers were either the sole or primary breadwinners for their families. $400k and up can go farther for loved ones, business and final expenses than, say, $200k.

Can you have too much life insurance?

Having too little life insurance can be a scary thought. On the flipside, you could find yourself paying for more coverage than you actually need. You want to be sure to not overestimate the amount of debt or needs you have. For instance, let’s say you had $500k in debt. Would you really need a $2 million policy? Probably not.

Having such a high-amount policy means higher premium payments. Now, the most common term life insurance length is 20 years. Let’s say you’re thinking of covering final expenses, such as funeral costs, debts, and your kids' education. If your financial situation changes, you don’t want to lose your policy, the coverage and that protection. Instead of maxing out coverage, wouldn’t flexible life insurance be better

Flexible life insurance for your future

In this sort of post- but not really post-COVID-19 pandemic world, we’ve learned that life can change in an instant. Which is why having flexible life insurance is so important. You gotta keep up with the rollercoaster that is life. Some insurers don’t offer flexible coverage options. What you see is what you get.

At Wysh, we offer flexible coverage options that can grow with you and meet your needs as they change. We answer the question “can I increase my life insurance coverage?” with a resounding “yes!” So whether you want to focus on education now and your business debts later, you can adjust your coverage at any time.

So when you sign up for a Wysh policy, don’t worry about having too little or too much coverage right now. You can adjust your coverage amount at any time and our Wysh Granters support team is available with white-glove customer service  to help you and your loved ones out. There’s no one-size-fits-all insurance option. There’s only the option that’ll work best for you.