The author focuses in the master's thesis on the identification and evaluation of key criteria that influence the price of life insurance. According to the assignment, the analysis aims primarily at comparing two criteria, the age of the policyholder and the method of the negotiation of the insurance. Subsequently, a comparison of the obtained results will be made. For the method of negotiation, a comparison is made between direct negotiation using comparative portal and indirect negotiation by an intermediary. The emphasis is mainly on risk insurance, while the investment insurance ares is also covered, especially in relation to their mutual difference and specifics. The topic was chosen on the basis of the authors long-term interest in the insurance sector, which was supported by practical experience in this sector.