Term Insurance Coverage Calculator
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Term insurance coverage formula
This calculator estimates the money a family may need, then subtracts resources already available to them.
Real return = (1 + investment return) ÷ (1 + inflation) − 1 Income-support value = today’s value of yearly family income for the support years Cover need = income-support value + unpaid liabilities + future goals − available liquid assets − existing life cover
The answer cannot fall below zero. A zero result only means the entered resources cover the entered needs in this model.
This calculator estimates cover need. It does not calculate an insurance premium or decide whether an insurer will offer that cover.
Example with numbers
A family needs ₹12,00,000 a year for 20 years. Use 8% portfolio return and 6% inflation, add ₹30 lakh liabilities and ₹20 lakh goals, then subtract ₹10 lakh liquid assets and ₹10 lakh existing cover. The broad additional cover estimate is about ₹2.28 crore.
What is a term insurance coverage calculator?
Term insurance pays life cover for the policy term under the policy conditions. The amount needed is personal because family spending, debts and goals are different.
This calculator uses a needs-based method. It is closer to a Human Life Value estimate than a premium quotation.
How to use the term insurance calculator
- Enter the yearly income support your family may need and for how many years.
- Add unpaid loans and important future goals.
- Subtract only liquid assets that would truly be available and existing life cover.
- Check the return and inflation assumptions, then read the broad additional cover estimate.
What the results mean
- Income-support value: today’s lump-sum estimate for the entered future income need.
- Needs before resources: income support plus liabilities and future goals.
- Existing resources: liquid assets and current life cover entered by you.
- Additional cover estimate: the remaining broad need, with a minimum of zero.
How this coverage calculation works
Return and inflation are combined into a real return. This gives a present value for the yearly family-support amount instead of simply multiplying every year by the same rupee value.
Only assets that dependants can really use should be subtracted. A home they live in or money reserved for someone else may not be fully available.
Why a term cover calculator is useful
- It connects cover to family needs instead of using one income multiple.
- It includes debts and future goals.
- It subtracts existing cover and usable assets.
- Every part of the estimate stays visible and editable.
Why an insurer or adviser may suggest another amount
Family spending, education costs, care duties, pensions and available assets can change. A simple formula cannot capture every need.
An insurer uses financial and medical underwriting. Age, health, habits, occupation, policy term and product options affect approval and premium.
Sources
- IRDAI Policyholder: life insurance guidance
- IRDAI Policyholder: buying insurance
- SEBI Investor: annuity payout calculator
Rule and source review: Needs-based formula and consumer-source links reviewed 31 August 2026. Product terms and underwriting remain insurer-specific.
Disclaimer
This calculator gives a broad life-cover estimate, not a premium quote, policy recommendation or guarantee of acceptance. Review family needs carefully and read the policy wording, exclusions and insurer documents before buying cover.
Frequently asked questions
Does this calculator show a term insurance premium?
No. It estimates a broad cover need. Premium requires product details and insurer underwriting.
What is income replacement in life insurance?
It is an estimate of money needed to support family spending for a chosen number of years.
Should all assets be subtracted?
Subtract only assets that would truly be available to dependants for the needs entered.
Should existing life cover be included?
Yes. Enter active cover that is expected to pay under its terms, while avoiding double counting.
When should the estimate be checked again?
Review it after major changes such as marriage, a child, a new loan, a large income change or new existing cover.