Riders
Make your policy fit your family.
Riders are add-ons that customize a life insurance policy. Some come free — like living benefits, which come on almost every policy we offer — and others add a small cost. We’ll show you which ones your policy includes.
Use part of your death benefit early for a terminal, chronic or critical illness. Free on almost every policy we offer.
Critical illness
Money if you’re diagnosed with a covered illness such as a heart attack, stroke or cancer.
Chronic illness
Money if you can no longer do basic daily activities on your own, like bathing or dressing.
Terminal illness
Access to your death benefit if you’re diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Accidental death
An extra payout on top of your coverage if death is caused by an accident.
Waiver of premium
Your premiums are waived if you become totally disabled and can’t work.
Child rider
Covers all your children under your policy, usually with the option to turn it into their own policy later.
Spouse rider
Adds coverage for your spouse to your policy.
Return of premium
Get the premiums you paid back if you outlive your term policy.
Term conversion
Turn your term policy into permanent coverage later without new health questions.
Guaranteed insurability
Buy more coverage at set times or life events — like marriage or a new baby — without new health questions.
Disability income
A monthly benefit if you become disabled and can’t work.
Rider availability, rules and cost vary by insurance company, policy and state.