Traditional term life or whole life insurance policies aren’t approved fast enough for some people. The long waiting period can be an issue if you’re older or sick, and wish to quickly avail critical financial protection for your dear ones and cover end-of-life expenses. Simplified life insurance would be your best bet in this scenario. Read More
New Year’s is arguably the perfect time to make resolutions aimed at improving your life in every aspect. One area you shouldn’t overlook is the financial well-being of your dependents in the event of your unexpected death. For instance, without your income, your surviving spouse may go into debt, striving to pay for college education Read More
All of us will pass on, sooner or later. For this reason, you should have adequate life insurance coverage and other resources in place that will provide for those who rely on you for financial support. In case of untimely death, life insurance can pay off your unpaid debts, burial expenses, as well as cover Read More
A survey by LIMRA reveals that 35% of men and 22% of women in America believe that their employer-sponsored life insurance is sufficient. It’s worth noting that more than 50% of American households rely on at least two incomes. The most recent Insurance Barometer study shows that a quarter of these households would start struggling Read More
Part of the underwriting process for life insurance policies requires you to take a medical exam. The health classification you get is primarily determined by your current health status as well as your medical history. Your health classification, in turn, impacts the life insurance rates you’ll pay. Getting favorable results in your medical exam translates Read More
While 54% of Americans currently own life insurance coverage, this figure is 10% lower than 10 years ago, according to the Life Insurance Market and Research Association (LIMRA). Even worse, about 20% of the current policyholders are underinsured, mainly because they perceive life insurance to be expensive. While life insurance can be expensive, there are ways you Read More
During the life insurance underwriting process, the insurer requires you to undergo a medical exam to assess the risk of insuring you. If you have an underlying condition such as hypertension, diabetes, or cancer, the insurance provider may deny you coverage due to the high risk, unless your policy is employer-based, according to the U.S. Read More
The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance providers to cover preexisting conditions, per the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). While this has enabled millions of Americans to access life insurance so far, insurance companies tend to charge higher premiums for those with preexisting conditions due to the high risk involved. Read More
If you are a full-time employee, you almost certainly have access to life insurance through your employer. Choosing life insurance through work does give you the opportunity to supplement your employee benefits package; however, it is important to ask yourself if you have enough coverage if you simply rely on the life insurance policy offered Read More
While 54% of Americans currently own life insurance coverage, this figure is 10% lower than 10 years ago, according to the Life Insurance Market and Research Association (LIMRA). Even worse, about 20% of the current policyholders are underinsured, mainly because they perceive life insurance to be expensive. While life insurance can be expensive, there are Read More