This booklet provides consumers with an overview of information about life insurance. Chapter 1, "Why Life Insurance?" outlines the primary purposes of life insurance coverage and presents basic facts about the Canadian life insurance industry. Chapter 2, "Do I Need Life Insurance?" discusses life insurance coverage at specific age levels and provides worksheets for help in assessing life insurance needs. Chapter 3, "Understanding Life Insurance," outlines information about basic principles and types of policies and describes how to read a policy, choose a beneficiary, and change policies, while chapter 4, "Shopping for Life Insurance," considers choosing an agent and a life insurance company and provides methods to use when comparing costs. Chapter 5, "Where To Take a Life Insurance Complaint," offers specific complaint procedure information, and chapter 6, "Understanding the Language of Life Insurance," provides a glossary of terminology. Drawings and charts are included. (JHP)