There are many reasons to purchase insurance to protect the life and health of you and your family and perhaps even more ways to use the coverage they provide.  The following are stories of real people illustrating how their insurance policy made a lasting difference. (Many of these stories are available courtesy of the non-profit LIFE Foundation.)

Life Insurance Stories Worth Viewing...

Nicholas Virgen - Still Watching Over Them

If you have been wondering why one would need life insurance if they do not have an income to protect, then ...>> read about Theresa's life insurance story.

Shandra Mayhle - Rebuilding After a Devastating Loss

In this economy, you might be searching for ways to cut your expenses and perhaps you've considered cutting or consolidating your insurance protection to lower costs.  If you are young and responsible for the futures of young children, then ...>> read about Stephen's life insurance dilemma.

Frank Ames - Amid Grief, Many Silver Linings

When you are healthy and in the prime of life, you rarely think about an early demise. If you believe you have many years to think about how to protect your family's future, then ...>> read how Laura's life insurance decisions saved her family.

Ebony and Shanna Blanchard - A Mother's Wish

Making the right decisions after losing a spouse at a young age is courageous. If you are raising children on your own, then ...>> read how Jackie was able to leverage her life insurance policy's benefits sooner rather than later to protect her dauhters' future.

Dan Claus - Insurance Allows Dad to be Dad

If you are a parent in a two-income family and wondering if your family would survive without your income, then ...>> read Peggy's life insurance story for inspiration.