Annual Premium Calculator

Build a realistic premium estimate in minutes today. See cost drivers across coverage and options. Export your summary and share it with stakeholders easily.

Inputs
Use the form to estimate an annual premium with full options.
Total insured amount used in the base premium.
Starting rate before risk adjustments.
Age influences risk and pricing tiers.
Small adjustment factor can apply.
Smoking typically increases premium costs.
Impacts the overall risk multiplier.
Higher deductibles can reduce premium.
Lower insurer share can lower premium.
More frequent payments add a small loading.
Discount grows by 0.5% per year (capped).
Extra discount (capped with claims-free discount).
Applied after discounts, on taxable premium.
Policy fees or service charges.
Regional pricing factor (0.70 to 1.60).
Used for projection chart.
Used only for projection chart.

Riders and add-ons
Small percent of base, minimum fee.
Higher percent of base, minimum fee.
Protects payments during qualified disability.
Flat annual add-on cost.
Flat annual add-on cost.
Flat annual add-on cost.

Example data table
These examples show how changes in risk and options can shift premiums.
Scenario Coverage Age Risk Smoker Deductible Estimated annual premium
Starter 100,000 30 Standard No 1,000 ~ 165
Family protection 250,000 40 Standard No 500 ~ 520
Higher risk profile 200,000 45 High Yes 250 ~ 1,050
Low risk, larger deductible 300,000 35 Low No 2,000 ~ 540
Example values are illustrative, not an offer or quote.
Formula used
This calculator uses a transparent pricing model with multipliers and add-ons.
  1. Base premium
    BasePremium = (CoverageAmount ÷ 1,000) × BaseRatePer1,000
  2. Risk multiplier
    RiskMultiplier = AgeFactor × DeductibleFactor × CoinsuranceFactor × RiskClassFactor × GenderFactor × SmokerFactor × LocationFactor
  3. Adjusted premium
    AdjustedPremium = BasePremium × RiskMultiplier
  4. Add riders and fees
    Subtotal = AdjustedPremium + RiderCosts + AnnualFees
  5. Apply discounts
    TotalDiscountPct = min(35%, ManualDiscountPct + min(7.5%, 0.5% × ClaimsFreeYears))
    DiscountAmount = Subtotal × TotalDiscountPct
  6. Add taxes
    AnnualPremium = (Subtotal − DiscountAmount) + Taxes
Payment frequency adds a small loading to show an annualized amount for monthly, quarterly, or semiannual installments.
How to use this calculator

Coverage, base rate, and premium scale

Annual premium starts with a linear base: coverage divided by 1,000, multiplied by a rate per 1,000. This keeps scaling predictable when you test different coverage levels. If coverage doubles, the base premium doubles before any underwriting adjustments, riders, fees, discounts, or taxes are applied.

Risk multipliers and underwriting inputs

The model converts key risk signals into factors and multiplies them into one risk multiplier. Age bands, smoker status, risk class, deductible, coinsurance, and location affect the core price. Underwriting score then refines that price by mapping 300–900 into a bounded factor, rewarding stronger profiles. BMI, credit band, occupation class, driving record, prior claims, and lapse duration further tune the estimate.

Discounts, loads, fees, and tax sequencing

After the adjusted premium is calculated, the calculator adds rider costs and annual fees, then applies discounts. Claims-free and loyalty discounts layer with bundle, auto-pay, and paperless options, with a total cap to prevent unrealistic outcomes. Commission and reinsurance loads are applied after discounts and before taxes so you can see how distribution and risk transfer change the payable amount.

Scenario comparison and budget planning

Because premium drivers are explicit, you can compare scenarios by changing one assumption at a time. Save scenarios to benchmark deductible choices, payment frequency, or underwriting improvements. For planning, use the projection chart with an inflation rate to estimate multi‑year budget impact and to test sensitivity across different terms. For audits, keep inputs aligned with policy wording and rating guidance. Small differences in coinsurance, lapse duration, or applied loads can materially change annualized totals.

Interpreting results for decisions

Treat outputs as structured estimates rather than quotes. Focus on the breakdown: base, risk adjustment, riders, fees, discounts, loads, and taxes. If the risk multiplier is high, reduce exposure by increasing deductibles, improving underwriting inputs, or removing nonessential riders. Use exported CSV and PDF summaries to document assumptions for internal review and approvals. Recheck base rate assumptions whenever market conditions or regulations materially change.

FAQs
1) What does “base rate per 1,000” represent?
It is the starting price for each 1,000 units of coverage before risk multipliers, riders, discounts, loads, and taxes. Adjust it to mirror your product, carrier, or internal pricing assumption.
2) Why is my annualized premium higher for monthly payments?
Monthly, quarterly, and semiannual payments often include a small modal loading to cover billing costs and timing risk. The calculator applies a payment factor to show an annualized equivalent and per‑payment amount.
3) How are discounts capped?
Claims-free, loyalty, and optional discounts add together, but the tool caps total discounts to avoid unrealistic results. This keeps scenarios comparable and prevents the estimate from dropping below reasonable pricing boundaries.
4) What are commission and reinsurance loads?
They are percentage add-ons that can represent distribution compensation and risk-transfer costs. The calculator applies them after discounts and before taxes so you can see their separate impact on the payable premium.
5) Can I use this for different products like auto or health?
Yes. Choose a policy type for a suggested base rate, then override inputs to fit your product. Factors like driving record and claims are more relevant for auto, while BMI and underwriting score can matter more for health or life.
6) Are the results an official quote?
No. The outputs are educational estimates based on your inputs and the calculator’s assumptions. Real premiums depend on underwriting rules, coverage terms, and carrier rating tables. Use exports to document assumptions and support review.
Notes
This tool provides educational estimates. Real premiums depend on underwriting rules, coverage wording, and carrier pricing. Always verify with your policy documents or insurer.

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