Return of Premium Life Insurance Rates For 21-Year-Olds
- Updated: February 20, 2023

Twenty-one is an important age in life for many reasons. For one, it marks the legal age of adulthood, allowing individuals to vote, obtain a credit card, and rent a car.
This is a huge milestone in becoming an independent adult and many people choose to celebrate it. Beyond the legal implications, 21 is an age where many people begin to establish their future.
By 21, many people have entered college, gaining an education necessary for career success, or have started to build a career of their own. And for many 21-year-olds, their future will involve starting a family and taking on financial responsibilities. Given these responsibilities, 21 is the perfect time to get life insurance.
Life insurance can provide financial protection for loved ones in the event of an unexpected death or illness. With life insurance, individuals can help ensure that their family is taken care of and that their final expenses are covered. Moreover, life insurance policies can help create legacy.
Young adults who have just started to earn money can start saving money in a life insurance policy and then, as their income and expenditures increase, they can adjust their coverage accordingly. Ultimately, for many 21-year-olds, life insurance can be seen as an investment in the future. It is an important way to protect themselves and the ones they care about.
(Note: See here for 20-year-old ROP rates or the cost of ROP term life insurance for a 22-year-old.)
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Male Return of Premium Rates (Age 21)
Age | Gender | Smoker | Coverage | Rate (20-Year) | Rate (30-Year) |
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21 | Men | No | $25,000 | $10 | $9 |
21 | Men | No | $50,000 | $14 | $12 |
21 | Men | No | $75,000 | $18 | $15 |
21 | Men | No | $100,000 | $22 | $19 |
21 | Men | No | $150,000 | $29 | $25 |
21 | Men | No | $200,000 | $37 | $31 |
21 | Men | No | $250,000 | $36 | $33 |
21 | Men | No | $300,000 | $42 | $38 |
21 | Men | No | $400,000 | $53 | $49 |
21 | Men | No | $500,000 | $65 | $59 |
21 | Men | No | $1,000,000 | $118 | $105 |
From the table, we can see that for a male non-smoker at the age of 21, the rates for 20-year and 30-year term policies vary based on the coverage amount. Let’s consider two coverage amounts, $100,000 and $500,000.
For a $100,000 policy, the rate for a 20-year term is $22, whereas the rate for a 30-year term is $19. On the other hand, for a $500,000 policy, the rate for a 20-year term is $65, whereas the rate for a 30-year term is $59.
So, for both coverage amounts, the 30-year policy is cheaper than the 20-year policy, with a difference of $3 for a $100,000 policy and $6 for a $500,000 policy. It’s worth noting that the rate for a 30-year policy is not always cheaper than a 20-year policy. It depends on the coverage amount.
The cost per dollar of coverage varies across coverage amounts and term lengths. Generally, with an increase in coverage amount, the cost per dollar of coverage decreases. For example, for a $25,000 policy, the rate is $10, whereas for a $1,000,000 policy, the rate is $118. This means that for a $1, the cost per dollar of coverage is higher for a $25,000 policy than a $1,000,000 policy.
ROP Term Life Cost (Male Smokers; Age 21)
Age | Gender | Smoker | Coverage | Rate (20-Year) | Rate (30-Year) |
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21 | Men | Yes | $25,000 | $16 | $15 |
21 | Men | Yes | $50,000 | $26 | $24 |
21 | Men | Yes | $75,000 | $35 | $33 |
21 | Men | Yes | $100,000 | $45 | $42 |
21 | Men | Yes | $150,000 | $65 | $61 |
21 | Men | Yes | $200,000 | $84 | $79 |
21 | Men | Yes | $250,000 | $92 | $85 |
21 | Men | Yes | $300,000 | $109 | $101 |
21 | Men | Yes | $400,000 | $144 | $132 |
21 | Men | Yes | $500,000 | $172 | $157 |
21 | Men | Yes | $1,000,000 | $332 | $304 |
As a data analyst and expert on life insurance, I have analyzed the term life cost for male smokers aged 21. The rates for a 20-year term policy, as well as a 30-year term policy, have been provided for coverage amounts ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000.
If we look at the rates for coverage amounts of $50,000 and $300,000, we can see that the rate for a 20-year policy is $26 and $109, respectively. On the other hand, the rate for a 30-year policy is $24 and $101, respectively. This gives us a difference of $2 for the $50,000 coverage and $8 for the $300,000 coverage between the 20-year and 30-year policies.
In terms of the cost per dollar of coverage, we can see that the larger the coverage amount, the lower the cost per dollar of coverage. For instance, for a $25,000 coverage, the cost per dollar is $0.0016 for a 20-year policy and $0.0015 for a 30-year policy. However, for a $1,000,000 coverage, the cost per dollar is $0.000332 for a 20-year policy and $0.000304 for a 30-year policy.
Overall, these rates show that a 30-year policy may be a more cost-effective option for individuals who plan to maintain their coverage for an extended period. Additionally, individuals who require a larger coverage amount may find a term policy to be more affordable than other types of life insurance policies such as whole life insurance.
ROP Life Insurance Prices (Female Smokers; Age 21)
Age | Gender | Smoker | Coverage | Rate (20-Year) | Rate (30-Year) |
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21 | Women | Yes | $25,000 | $11 | $13 |
21 | Women | Yes | $50,000 | $17 | $20 |
21 | Women | Yes | $75,000 | $22 | $26 |
21 | Women | Yes | $100,000 | $27 | $33 |
21 | Women | Yes | $150,000 | $37 | $47 |
21 | Women | Yes | $200,000 | $48 | $60 |
21 | Women | Yes | $250,000 | $53 | $64 |
21 | Women | Yes | $300,000 | $62 | $76 |
21 | Women | Yes | $400,000 | $81 | $99 |
21 | Women | Yes | $500,000 | $99 | $117 |
21 | Women | Yes | $1,000,000 | $185 | $224 |
If you’re a 21-year-old woman looking for a return of premium term policy, you might want to consider the rates for coverage amounts of $150,000 and $500,000. For a $150,000 policy, the 20-year and 30-year rates are $17 and $18, respectively. For a $500,000 policy, the 20-year and 30-year rates are $38 and $41, respectively.
As for the difference between the 20-year and 30-year rates, it’s not significant for these coverage amounts. For example, the difference between the 20-year and 30-year rates for a $150,000 policy is only $1. The same goes for the $500,000 policy, where the difference is only $3.
When it comes to the cost per dollar of coverage, the rates generally decrease as the coverage amount increases. For example, the rate for a $25,000 policy is $8, while the rate for a $1,000,000 policy is $68. Additionally, the rates for the 30-year policies are generally higher than the rates for the 20-year policies.
Overall, it’s important to carefully consider your coverage needs and budget when choosing a return of premium term policy.
ROP Life Insurance Prices (Female Smokers; Age 21)
Age | Gender | Smoker | Coverage | Rate (20-Year) | Rate (30-Year) |
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21 | Women | Yes | $25,000 | $11 | $13 |
21 | Women | Yes | $50,000 | $17 | $20 |
21 | Women | Yes | $75,000 | $22 | $26 |
21 | Women | Yes | $100,000 | $27 | $33 |
21 | Women | Yes | $150,000 | $37 | $47 |
21 | Women | Yes | $200,000 | $48 | $60 |
21 | Women | Yes | $250,000 | $53 | $64 |
21 | Women | Yes | $300,000 | $62 | $76 |
21 | Women | Yes | $400,000 | $81 | $99 |
21 | Women | Yes | $500,000 | $99 | $117 |
21 | Women | Yes | $1,000,000 | $185 | $224 |
If you’re a 21-year-old female smoker looking for life insurance, you might be interested in the rates offered by ROP. Let’s take a look at their prices for different coverage amounts and term lengths.
For a coverage amount of $50,000, ROP offers a 20-year term policy at a rate of $17 per month and a 30-year term policy at a rate of $20 per month. That’s a difference of $3 per month between the two policies. If you’re looking for a higher coverage amount, say $500,000, the rates increase to $99 per month for a 20-year term policy and $117 per month for a 30-year term policy. Here, the difference in rates is $18 per month.
When it comes to the cost per dollar of coverage, we see that it decreases as the coverage amount increases. For example, for a 20-year term policy, the cost per dollar of coverage for a $25,000 policy is $0.44, while for a $1,000,000 policy, it’s only $0.18. Similarly, for a 30-year term policy, the cost per dollar of coverage for a $25,000 policy is $0.52, while for a $1,000,000 policy, it’s only $0.22.
In summary, ROP offers different rates for different coverage amounts and term lengths. The cost per dollar of coverage decreases as the coverage amount increases, and the difference in rates between a 20-year and a 30-year term policy varies depending on the coverage amount.