Depending on the situations occurring in the life a person can select the policy. For a specific period of time it is better the person goes for term life insurance policy. And if he wants the benefits for the entire life span then he can go for whole life insurance. According to the policy chosen the coverage, premium, prices and other things depend on them. Few people go for term life insurance when a child is born but only make insurance payments for ten years or until the child reaches the legal age of approval that is 21 in many states.