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Q How much life insurance coverage do I need?
Anita Desai Insurance 225 views Aug 03, 2026
Expert Answer

The general rule is 10-15 times your annual income. But a better approach is to calculate:

1. Annual expenses × years until youngest child is independent
2. + Outstanding debts (mortgage, loans)
3. + Children's education fund
4. + Spouse retirement fund
5. - Existing savings and investments

For a person earning ₹10 lakh/year with 2 kids, coverage of ₹1-1.5 Crore is typical.

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Bhaskar Gadi
Financial Advisor & LIC Agent · Answered Aug 03, 2026

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