Life Insurance Basics

Discover the basics of life insurance as we cover topics from life insurance definitions, the types of life insurance, and life insurance riders.

By Licensed Agent:  Sa El  PublishedApril 2, 2024 UpdatedAugust 3, 2025

Below we cover the basics of life insurance, from life insurance definitions to understanding insurance riders.

About the author 

Sa El

Sa El is the Co-Founder of Simply Insurance and a licensed Insurance Agent with over 16 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in Life & Health Insurance and is certified in Long Term Care Insurance in the state of Georgia. a licensed real estate agent in the state of Georgia (License #382602), an entrepreneur, insurance educator, and freelance writer.