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Shopping for life insurance online

The internet has been a huge blessing to life insurance consumers. Increased access to information and competitive selling by insurers have driven down the cost and multiplied consumer options.

Of course, a life insurance quote is only as good as the information you enter, so before we send you on your way, here's quick list of the facts you should have handy before you apply for a quote:

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Work and leisure profile. Is your occupation dangerous? Are your hobbies dangerous? And, of course, do you smoke (a big, important factor)?

Driving record. Most insurers will want pretty specific information about any recent accidents, tickets, or DUI's.

Health profile. This includes both a family and personal illness histories and a basic snapshot of your current health (cholesterol count, blood pressure).

And, finally, coverage details. How much coverage you want, the type and length of policy you're seeking.

You should be able to get an initial quote even without some of the info listed above. It simply may not be very accurate. If you're not sure about something, give it your best guess rather than leaving the field blank.

For term life quotes...

If you're seeking a term policy quote, Quotes are real-time, and you compare costs and coverage side-by-side. The country's top insurers are represented, along with their financial ratings, and you need only contact and deal with those whose policies interest you.

The real-time online approach works best for a few reasons:

First, the cost of term life insurance policies can vary widely - you need to comparison shop.

Second, "playing around" with coverage numbers and term lengths can also really affect price, and that's easy to do online.

And finally, you'll be able to shop in peace, without being pressured to buy a permanent (more expensive) policy.

Whole life quotes...

If, on the other hand, you want a permanent policy, you should probably speak one-on-one with an agent. Whole policies come in a lot of flavors, and they're a trickier business than term plans.

Even if you're fairly sure of the type of policy you want, you really need to take into account both your coverage goals and your financial situation when choosing policy specifics. An agent will help you do that.