An agent may ask fairly personal questions before providing you with a life insurance quote, so plan to talk privately (not in your work cubicle where coworkers can overhear).

Along with basic identifying information, the agent may ask about:

Health history.
Do you have any chronic conditions? Have you had major surgeries or accidents in the past five to 10 years? The insurance company's underwriting department may also ask you to authorize the release of your medical records.
Current health.
Before you get a final insurance quote, you may be asked to undergo a medical exam — to include blood, urine and possibly cardiovascular testing.
Insurance goals.
The agent will likely ask about the purpose of the life insurance policy. Would it be used to pay off your mortgage in the event that you pass away? Replace your income until your spouse can collect Social Security? Help pay for a child's college education? You'll want to consider what you want the coverage to be used for when determining the type and the amount of coverage that's right for you.
Income and assets.
This financial information is used, along with your insurance goals, to help you determine your ideal amount of coverage and length of the policy's term.

If you're requesting quotes from multiple insurers, it's important to provide the same information to each one so you can make accurate comparisons. A little preparation can help you have easy access to the information you'll need to obtain an insurance quote.