How long of a Term policy?
At each expiry of the contract, you'll be subject to underwriting again (should you want to renew lah).
Of course, everyone would like to grow old with good health, good family ties, good cheer, and a hefty pocket.
Just take a look around, is that really the case?
Forget the concepts, forget the marketing mumbojumbos.
Let's take a good look at the statistics, and then consider:
Now that I have the option to decide the outcome, is it worth the premiums?
I'm sure everyone here has their own concerns and circumstances.
And it is only natural that some here are more disciplined than others and/or have more time to keep track on when is which policy expiring, is it paid, etc.
So the cost on the cheapest of the cheap insurance coverages, is your time and attention to be on top of things.
Specifically on Life Insurance. Buy term long enough until I am free of life's commitments, then no need care about renewal.