Life insurance offers a combination of benefits when you pass away and while you're still alive. These benefits can have long-lasting impacts for your family, too.

Life insurance provides many American families with an important financial safety net. The life insurance industry is large, and while it may seem stodgy, it is ever-evolving. We looked at statistics ...

Who does and doesn’t need coverage, and how to find an inexpensive policy Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance staff writer at Buy Side.

Our top picks include State Farm, Ethos and Lantern.

Understanding how and why insurer make decisions could improve your chances of getting the policy and price you want Written By Written by Insurance Writer, Buy Side John is a staff writer at Buy Side ...

Reasons to rethink your life insurance and shop around again ...