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*50% savings is based on published rates from a National Carrier as of March 2022 for a 40-year-old male in excellent health with high blood pressure for a $500,000 10-year term policy for $49.14/month ($565.00/year) compared to the lowest available rate from one of the insurance companies SelectQuote represents of $17.85/month ($209.99/year). Final rates will be based on the insurance company’s underwriting and a more complete review of the consumer’s health. Savings may also vary by term, policy amount, and state.

*Best's Credit Ratings™ are under continuous review and subject to change and/or affirmation. For the latest Best’s Credit Ratings™ and Best’s Credit Reports (which include Best’s Credit Ratings™), visit the A.M. Best website at ambest.com. See Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings™ for explanation of use and charges.” “Best's Credit Ratings™ reproduced herein appear under license from A.M. Best and do not constitute, either expressly or impliedly, an endorsement of SelectQuote or its recommendations, formulas, criteria or comparisons to any other ratings, rating scales or rating organizations which are published or referenced herein. A.M. Best is not responsible for transcription errors made in presenting Best's Credit Ratings™. Best’s Credit Ratings™ are proprietary and may not be reproduced or distributed without the express written permission of A.M. Best Company.” A Best’s Financial Strength Rating opinion addresses the relative ability of an insurer to meet its ongoing insurance obligations. It is not a warranty of a company’s financial strength and ability to meet its obligations to policyholders. View our Important Notice: Best's Credit Ratings for a disclaimer notice and complete details at http://www.ambest.com/home/ratings.aspx

* All policies are Protective Classic Choice Term 10. Policy is a level death benefit term life insurance policy to age 90, policy form number ICC16 TL-21/ TL-21, and state variations thereof, issued by Protective Life Insurance Company in all states except New York where it is issued by Protective Life and and Annuity Insurance Company policy form number TL-21-NY 4-16. Both companies located in Birmingham, AL. Policy form number and features may vary by state. Consult the policy for benefits, riders, limitations, and exclusions. Subject to underwriting. Up to a two year contestable and suicide period. Benefits adjusted for misstatements of age or sex. In Montana unisex rates apply. Premiums increase annually after the initial guaranteed premium period. All payments and guarantees are subject to the claims paying ability of the issuing company.

AIG Companies policies issued by American General Life Insurance Company (AGL), Houston, TX. Issuing company AGL is responsible for financial obligations of insurance products and is a member of American International Group, Inc. (AIG).

**https://www.who.int/gho/women_and_health/mortality/situation_trends_life_expectancy/en/

*Savings are estimated by comparing the highest and lowest prices of policies available through SelectQuote in April 2021 for a $500,000, 10-year policy for a 40-year-old male in excellent health with high blood pressure in KS. The highest rate was $43.31/mo and lowest rate was $18.37/mo. Exact savings for your situation can be determined by finalizing an application with a member of the SelectQuote team. Final rates will be based on the insurance company’s underwriting and a more complete review of the consumer’s health. Savings may also vary by term, policy amount, and state.

**Example rate is lowest available rate from SelectQuote carriers for a 40-year-old male in excellent health for a $500,000 10-year policy at $17.85/mo ($209.99/yr) in December 2021. Final rates will be based on the insurance company’s underwriting and a more complete review of the consumer’s health. Savings may also vary by term, policy amount, and state.

***Best’s Credit Ratings™ are under continuous review and subject to change and/or affirmation. For the latest Best’s Credit Ratings™ and Best’s Credit Reports (which include Best’s Credit Ratings™), visit the A.M. Best website at ambest.com. See Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings™ for explanation of use and charges.” “Best’s Credit Ratings™ reproduced herein appear under license from A.M. Best and do not constitute, either expressly or impliedly, an endorsement of SelectQuote or its recommendations, formulas, criteria or comparisons to any other ratings, rating scales or rating organizations which are published or referenced herein. A.M. Best is not responsible for transcription errors made in presenting Best’s Credit Ratings™. Best’s Credit Ratings™ are proprietary and may not be reproduced or distributed without the express written permission of A.M. Best Company.” A Best’s Financial Strength Rating opinion addresses the relative ability of an insurer to meet its ongoing insurance obligations. It is not a warranty of a company’s financial strength and ability to meet its obligations to policyholders. View our Important Notice: Best’s Credit Ratings for a disclaimer notice and complete details at http://www.ambest.com/home/ratings.aspx

SwiftTerm Select is a term life insurance policy issued by Symetra Life Insurance Company, 777 108th Avenue NE, Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA 98004. Policy form number is ICC22_LC1 in most states and is not available in all U.S. states or any U.S. territory.

Guarantees and benefits are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing life insurance company.

SelectQuote Insurance Services, Inc. is an independent producer and is responsible for the creation of this quote, including accuracy of rates and Symetra is not responsible for any errors or omissions in this information. All information and data in this quote are for illustrative purposes only; actual premiums and coverage will be based on age, health history, certain underwriting criteria, sex, and nicotine usage.

In the event that there is a discrepancy between the information contained in this quote and the Symetra policy, the Symetra Life insurance policy shall govern.

Symetra Life Insurance Company's current financial strength ratings can be found by referring to www.symetra.com/ratings.