General
Premium
The amount you pay, usually monthly or annually, to keep a policy active.
What it actually means
Your premium is the price of the policy itself — what you pay the insurer in exchange for their promise to cover you if something happens. It's set based on your risk profile (age, health, driving record, location, coverage amount) and doesn't get refunded if you never file a claim.
Example: A 35-year-old with a $500,000 term life policy might pay a premium of about $25–$35 per month.
See it in context
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