Term Life Insurance
The most affordable life insurance in Canada — fixed premiums for 10, 20, or 30 years. Coverage when your family needs it most.
Cheap coverage that locks in for 10, 20, or even 30 years.
Term life is the simplest, most affordable form of life insurance in Canada. You pick a coverage amount and a term length, pay a fixed monthly premium, and your family receives a tax-free lump sum if anything happens to you during that term.
What term life actually costs in Canada.
Real published rates from major Canadian carriers. Your actual quote depends on age, health, and lifestyle — but these benchmarks show how affordable it can be.
Rates from RBC, Scotia & PolicyMe · Verified 2026
Why term life is the most popular choice.
For the majority of Canadian families, term life delivers exactly the protection you need — at a fraction of permanent insurance cost.
Lowest Premiums
Up to 70% cheaper than whole life for the same coverage amount.
Up to $2.5M Coverage
Healthy non-smoking women can secure up to $2.5M on a 10-year term.
Match Your Mortgage
A 25–30 year term lines up with most Canadian mortgage payoff timelines.
Renewable to Age 80
Most policies auto-renew at term end up to age 80, no health questions asked.
Free Look Period
10–30 day cancellation window with full premium refund if you change your mind.
Convert to Permanent
Switch to whole or universal life later without a new medical exam.
Add Riders
Layer critical illness, disability, or child-term coverage onto the same policy.
Coverage to Age 100
After max renewal age, coverage continues to 100 — with no further premiums owed.
A 30-year-old non-smoker can secure 30 years of $250k coverage for under $25/month.
How to get covered in 4 quick steps.
From your first quote to approval — most term life applications wrap up in 24 to 72 hours.
Pick Your Term
Choose 10, 20, or 30 years — typically matched to your mortgage or kids' school years.
Compare Quotes
We pull personalized rates from 25+ Canadian carriers so you see the best options side-by-side.
Submit Health Form
Quick health questionnaire — most healthy applicants under 50 skip the medical exam.
Get Approved
Instant approval available for up to $1M (TD). Free look period of up to 30 days included.
Common Questions.
The most-asked questions about term life insurance in Canada.
See your term life rate in under 5 minutes.
Real quotes from 25+ Canadian carriers. No medical exam needed for most under 50. No obligation, ever.