INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
Life Insurance FAQ
Answers to many of your questions regarding life insurance.
Terminology
Beneficiary
Death benefit
The amount of money paid by the insurance company to your beneficiaries if you die.
Insurable interest
Life insurance company / Carrier
Rider
Risk class
Your height and weight, tobacco use, personal health, and family medical history indicate how likely you are to die. The more likely you are to die, the higher your risk class. You will pay more for life insurance if your risk class is higher.
Premium
Amount of money you pay the insurance company for your policy. Most people pay their premium monthly.
Table Rate
Questions & Answers
What is term life insurance?
What is a good age to buy life insurance?
Young couples may apply for life insurance policies to cover their major debt, should the breadwinner pass away.
A senior person may apply for life insurance to cover their burial expenses.
What is life insurance underwriting?
The underwriter’s job is to determine if you are insurable, and if so, at what risk class.
The underwriter may review doctor notes, blood and urine analysis, etc, to determine your risk class.
How should you choose your beneficiary?
1. Determine who you want to help.
2. Review your beneficiaries often.
Term or Whole Life insurance? Which is best?
Can I get a life insurance policy if I have a medical condition?
If you are covered under a group life insurance policy through your employer, do you still need a personal policy?
Medical Questions & Answers
Can I get life insurance if I have cancer?
Can I get life insurance if I have diabetes?
Can I get life insurance if I have high blood pressure?
Can I get life insurance if I have sleep apnea?
Can I get life insurance if I have ADHD?
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