What is Term Life Insurance?

Term life insurance can be an affordable way to help secure the financial future of your loved ones. If you pass away within the duration of the policy, your loved ones receive a tax-free, lump sum payment to use however they choose. 

Watch this 90 second video to see how term life insurance could help you meet your financial needs.

How You Can Benefit from TD Term Life Insurance

  • Locked-In Pricing

    Your premiums are fixed and guaranteed not to increase throughout the term of the policy.2

  • No Obligation Quote

    Get a quote in 60 seconds and then apply in as little as 10 minutes.3

  • 4.3/5 4 User Rating on Google

    Customers say it's simple, fast, and easy to get a quote and apply for TD Life Insurance.

  • Instant Approval with No Medical Exam

    You could be instantly approved for up to $1,000,000 if you are under 50, up to $500,000 if you are under 54, or up to $250,000 if you are under 60.1

  • 30-Day Review Period

    We offer a 30-day review period to ensure you are comfortable with your choice. If you do change your mind within the review period, you can cancel your policy and receive a refund for the premiums paid for.

  • Convertible Coverage

    Convert your 10-Year or 20-Year Term Life plan to permanent Term 100 life insurance, up to 6 months after you turn 69, no health questions or medical exam required.5​

Compare your Term Life Options

You're eligible to apply for the TD Term Life Insurance if you’re a Canadian citizen or resident6 and fall within the age requirements for the plan you choose.

10-Year Term Life

20-Year Term Life (Popular Choice)

Term 100 Lifetime Coverage

Could be suitable for

Shorter term financial responsibilities such as a student or car loan, short-term mortgage, or approaching retirement.

Longer-term financial responsibilities: if you're newly married, have young children, or have purchased a home.

Covering end of life expenses or leaving a legacy. A coverage that doesn’t expire at a cost guaranteed not to increase. 

Age eligibility

18 years old to 6 months after your 70th birthday

18 years old to 6 months after your 60th birthday

18 years old to 6 months after your 70th birthday

Coverage up to $10,000,000

Age when coverage ends

80

80

Lifetime coverage

Convertible to Term 100 up to 6 months after age 69

N/A

Automatic renewal at the end of each term

N/A

Tax-free benefit

Instant approval available1

Sample policy


How Much Coverage Do I Need?

Answer a few questions to calculate how much term life insurance coverage you may need.


What's Not Covered

Scenarios when an insurance benefit will not be paid:

  1. Death due to suicide within 2 years of the effective date of coverage. Any premiums paid will be returned.

  1. If you have concealed or misrepresented any information during the application process.

The above information is intended as a summary only. For complete terms and conditions, please review the sample policy above.

Discount for New 10-Year and 20-Year Term Life Plans7

Save 10%:

  • If you are a TD customer (including TD Auto Finance, TD Insurance Home and/or auto, and TD Wealth); or
  • If you apply online8

Or save 5%:

  • If you or your spouse are graduates of an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution or a member of an eligible professional association.

Note: The above discounts cannot be combined, the maximum discount available is 10%.

How to get the discount

  • Step 1: Check your price online or call a licensed TD Life Insurance Advisor to get a quote that is applicable to you. Be sure to indicate whether you are a TD customer (specify which type) or a graduate/professional that will make you eligible for the discount.
  • Step 2: You can then apply for the coverage plan of your choice. If your application is approved, you will get the eligible discount.

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Got Questions? Find Answers Here!

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How Do I Get TD Term Life Insurance?

  • Start with an online quote

    Get a no-obligation quote

  • Calculate how much coverage you may need

    Use the TD Life Insurance Calculator to help you get an estimate of how much insurance you need, then check your price

  • Talk to us by phone

    TD Life Insurance licensed advisors are ready to answer your questions and help you get started. Call us or ask us to call you.
    Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST

    Call 1-888-788-0839


TD Term Life Insurance is an individual life insurance plan underwritten by TD Life Insurance Company.

 The price will be an estimated quote based on the information you provide. Your actual premium may change when we assess your individual circumstances based on the information collected during the application process.

1 Instant approval is subject to the responses you provide to certain health and lifestyle questions in your application and is available for coverage up to $1,000,000 if you are under 50, up to $500,000 if you are under 54, or up to $250,000 if you are under 60.

2 Premiums do not increase for the duration of the policy's term. The premium will increase when your term renews.

3 Individual circumstance may vary. If you need advice about your needs, call 1-888-788-0839 and speak to one of our TD Life Insurance licensed advisors.

4 Based on user ratings on Google, as of October 10, 2023.

5  This option is available up to the policy anniversary nearest the Insured’s 69th birthday, and premiums will be based on the Insured person’s attained age at the conversion date.

6 A Canadian resident is any person who:
• is legally entitled to reside in Canada for at least the next year, and
• has been a resident in Canada for 183 of the past 365 days. Days do not need to be consecutive.

7 Discounts are available to eligible applicants who apply for a new TD 10-Year or 20-Year Term Life Insurance policy. Offers cannot be combined with any other offer and is subject to change or may be withdrawn at any time.

8 The discount is only available to eligible applicants who apply for a new TD 10-Year or 20-Year Term Life Insurance policy using the online application. Offers cannot be combined with any other offer and is subject to change or may be withdrawn at any time.

Mailing Address:
TD Life Insurance Company
P.O. Box 1 TD Centre
Toronto, Ontario M5K 1A2

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