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Our experts ranked and reviewed everything from customer satisfaction to ease of access to find the top life insurance companies of 2024. While some providers may be partners, this didn’t influence our selection process.

At Bankrate we strive to help you make smarter financial decisions. While we adhere to strict , this post may contain references to products from our partners. Here's an explanation of . Read more about how we scored the 2024 Bankrate Awards winners in .

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Best term life insurer

State Farm

State Farm

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Highlights High customer satisfaction No-medical exam option Online accessibility

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Best Whole Life Insurer

MassMutual

MassMutual

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Highlights High financial strength rating Plentiful coverage options High coverage capacity

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Best Universal Life Insurer

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State Farm

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Highlights Convenient policy access Local and online agents High financial strength rating

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Award
Award
Best Term Life Insurer and Best Universal Life Insurer
Best Whole Life Insurer
Offers term life insurance
Offers term life insurance
Yes
Yes
Offers permanent life insurance
Offers permanent life insurance
Yes
Yes
Offers no-medical exam options
Offers no-medical exam options
Yes
No
J.D. Power 2023 Life Insurance Study
J.D. Power 2023 Life Insurance Study
843/1,000
809/1,000
AM Best rating
AM Best rating
A++ (Superior)
A++ (Superior)

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