Most people would not dream of going without car insurance or homeowners insurance.  These same people are often reluctant to talk about or purchase life insurance. No state requires residents to carry life insurance and yet it is one of the most important types of insurance coverage, especially if you have dependents. At Senn Insurance Agency in O’Fallon, MO, our team has years of insurance experience, and we offer coverage from a preferred network of carriers. 

When it comes to how much life insurance you need, the easiest way to answer that question is "it depends." Life insurance is something that should be tailored to the individual needs of the client. It is not one size fits all. A young unmarried woman will not need the same amount of coverage as a married couple with children. 

The rule of thumb is that you need to have about ten years of income in life insurance. This takes into account that you may have dependents, a mortgage, credit card debt, and other things that need to be paid should you pass away. You want your dependents to be able to maintain their lifestyle even if you are not there. You also need to take into account the age of your dependents. If you have young children, then ten years may not be enough. If you want to provide for their college education, that is another thing to consider. 

In the case of persons without dependents, you only need enough life insurance to take care of any debt that you have and your final expenses. As you can see, life insurance is something that you need to sit down and discuss with a knowledgeable insurance agent. At Senn Insurance Agency in O’Fallon, MO, we have the information you need to make an educated decision about how much life insurance you need. Stop by our office or give us a call to make an appointment to discuss your needs.