Primerica

3.0 / 5
A financial services company where independent representatives get licensed and sell term life insurance and other financial products.
Monthly cost
$25
Category
Network marketing
Last updated
October 13, 2026

Pros

  • One-time $99 fee in the U.S. covers pre-licensing training, exams and license fees
  • You gain a recognized life insurance license
  • $25 a month gives you Primerica Online, the business support system
  • Works part time around another job

Cons

  • You must pass a state life insurance licensing exam before selling
  • Selling insurance often starts with friends and family
  • Ongoing personal business expenses on top of the monthly fee
  • Canadian fees differ ($103.95 plus $28 a month)

Verdict

Primerica is a different kind of home business: you get licensed and sell term life insurance and financial products. The low start-up fee covers licensing costs that would usually be much higher.

It is a regulated, sales-driven role, so it suits people comfortable talking about money and protection with others and willing to study for a license.

Questions

How much does it cost to join Primerica?
In the U.S. you pay a one-time $99 fee with your Independent Business Application, plus $25 a month for Primerica Online. In Canada it is $103.95 including taxes, plus $28 a month.
Does Primerica pay for licensing?
The $99 fee covers pre-licensing training, study materials, exam costs and state licensing fees.
What do Primerica representatives sell?
Mainly term life insurance, along with other financial products once they hold the right licenses.
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