Service Members Group Life Insurance

Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance, or SGLI, is a low-cost option for military service members. If you're qualified, you are automatically insured for the maximum of $400,000 unless you choose otherwise. Our helpful articles below cover many aspects of SGLI, from eligibility to supplemental life insurance.

SGLI

An airman sits under the wing of a C-17 Globemaster III with his family, April 26, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Dylan Murakami)

Does SGLI Protect My Family?

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Important News About SGLI

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Do You Have VGLI?

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SGLI for Reservists

Military families don’t need extraordinary acts of thanks -- just a helping hand. U.S. Army MWR photo

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Maintaining Your Important Records

Basics of Life Insurance

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Life Insurance 101: Understanding SGLI

Life insurance is not a pleasant topic -- but it is an absolute necessity and most families don't have enough.

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5 Tips to Protect Those Who Depend on You

Talking about life insurance can be difficult. It's a heavy topic in both its financial and emotional implications.

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9 Tips for Choosing Life Insurance

Choosing life insurance is a tough task. First, take your time and think it over. Don't rush into a decision.

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There's More to Life Than SGLI and VGLI

If you died unexpectedly, how would your survivors get by? Would the financial strain be as bad as the emotional one?

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Do Service Members Need Life Insurance?

Life insurance is one of the most important components of your personal financial plan, but is often misunderstood.

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Whole Life Insurance: How Does it Work?

A whole life insurance policy can be described as providing life insurance protection with a savings feature.