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Apply 100% on your own — a licensed independent agent is on standby only if you want one.

Only offered in select states: AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, IN, KY, MA, MI, NE, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA.

Here's the Deal

With CoverSavvy, you get the best of both worlds.

If you're young and healthy, you can buy affordably priced life insurance entirely on your own — right here on this page, straight from Instant Decision carriers. Plan on about 15–20 minutes to fill out the application; many of these carriers give you a decision the moment you finish. All online, on your own schedule, whenever works for you.

Want a hand? Maybe you've got a health condition, a larger policy in mind, or you'd just rather walk through it with a real person. A licensed independent agent — that's us — can work right alongside you, or take the whole thing off your plate. Your call.

We call it Agent Assisted: do it yourself when it's simple, lean on an agent when you want one. Either way, you have it your way.

Why People Go Direct

👍 The Upside

  • Total privacy. No one calls you, no one has your number. You deal with a website, not a person.
  • Do it on your own schedule. Apply at 2 AM from your phone while your partner's sleeping. Or in a waiting room while your kid's at dance class. Whenever works for you.
  • Fast decisions. Many of these carriers can approve you in minutes with no medical exam required.
  • Simple process. Answer questions online, pick your coverage, enter payment. Done.

⚖️ The Trade-Off

  • No unbiased advice. Each company can only sell you their own product — they'll tell you theirs is the best. Nobody's shopping the whole market for you.
  • You won't see everything. Some of the most competitive policies are only available through brokers. Going direct means you're only seeing a slice of what's out there.
  • You have to do the legwork. To compare properly, you'd need to get quotes from each company separately and compare them yourself.

Where to Apply Directly

Get a quote and apply online without picking up the phone.

Multiple carriers, one simple application

  • Compares quotes from multiple carriers for you (Ameritas, Banner, Protective, and others)
  • No medical exam — health questionnaire only
  • Can get covered in as little as 10 minutes
  • Includes free will and trust documents
Coverage: $100K–$2M Terms: 10–30 yr Exam: No

Licensed in: AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, IN, KY, MA, MI, NE, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA

A note on Ethos: Ethos is technically a broker platform, not a carrier — they compare quotes from several insurance companies and present you the best option. That's actually a plus if you're going the self-service route, since you'll see more than one company's pricing without having to fill out multiple applications.

Tips for Shopping on Your Own

1

Get at least 2–3 quotes

Pricing varies significantly between carriers — especially if you have any health history. The first quote you get might not be the best one.

2

Watch for the health class

A "Preferred Plus" rate is wildly different from a "Standard" rate. If one carrier gives you Standard and another gives you Preferred, the second one will be cheaper — even if their base pricing is higher.

3

Don't skip the fine print on "no exam"

No medical exam doesn't always mean no health questions. You'll still answer a detailed questionnaire, and inaccurate answers can void your policy later.

4

Check if your state is covered

Not every carrier is available in every state. Ethos isn't available in New York, for example. Check before you spend time on an application.

5

Use our rate tables to benchmark

Before you commit, check your age on the CoverSavvy Term Life Index to see what rates look like across the market. If the direct quote you're getting is significantly higher, a broker might save you money.

Changed Your Mind?

If you've looked at a few quotes and want someone to shop the whole market for you — no pressure, no cost — we're here.

Learn About Our Broker Service Call Us: (512) 649-7977

Our service is free. Policies cost the same whether you buy through us or direct.

Ready to Shop on Your Own?

Pick a carrier above, get a quote, and compare. If you want help later, we're a phone call away.

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