Only about half of Americans own individual life insurance, though many more say they need more coverage. While over half of people say they plan to buy life insurance, only one in ten actually purchase it each year. The document raises questions about what financial resources a family would have if the primary income earner passed away unexpectedly and stresses that life insurance can help provide for a family's future security and maintain their standard of living.

1. Did you know…

2. One out of every three Americans does not own life insurance. Only 48% own any individual life insurance. 60 Million Americans say they need more life insurance. 50 Million say they plan to buy life insurance, but only 10 Million actually purchase it each year. (LIMRA Studies, 2006)

3. If you died today and you and your paycheck were gone…

4. Would your family have enough money to take care of final expenses?

5. Could your family afford to stay in their home?

6. Would they have enough money to pay existing loans?

7. Would there be enough money to replace your income?

8. If you passed away today, what financial resources would be available to your loved ones? Savings Retirement Funds Borrow Money

12. Life insurance can provide for future education expenses.

13. Life insurance can assure your family maintains their current life style.

14. Life insurance can provide financial security. Shelter Life Insurance Company Columbia, MO

15. How much could you comfortably afford to spend on life insurance?