Tips for Best Medical Exam Results

Okay, you are applying for a life insurance policy and you have been told the insurance company requires a medical exam (paid for by the insurance company). The exam typically consists of blood and urine samples, blood pressure readings, height … Continue reading

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How Do I Love Thee?

If you’re like me (e.i. male, married), you’re probably going through the “Valentine’s Day is coming fast and I have no idea what to get for my wife” syndrome. I was in the local card store yesterday and I was … Continue reading

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But my Doctor says I’m Very Healthy

When you apply for life insurance, the insurance company wants to know what the risk is of you dying during the period of your policy. The underwriter will take into account various health and lifestyle factors to determine your health … Continue reading

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Life Insurance Terms Defined

If you’re like most people, reading an insurance policy can be downright confusing. It’s not the easiest read in the world for me and I’m in the business. Fortunately, all policies include definitions of the terms. Unfortunately, the definitions are … Continue reading

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Term Conversion

If you have shopped for or own a term life insurance policy, you might have heard the term Conversion Policy. Simply put, most term policies have a provision whereby, during the term of the policy, you can convert from a … Continue reading

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What Is A Rider?

In insurance a rider is a supplemental agreement attached to and made part of a policy, usually to expand the coverage of the policy. Typically these riders require additional premium to be paid These are the most common riders that … Continue reading

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I can’t find my Husband’s Policy

We often receive calls from distraught spouses attempting to find out information about their recently deceased spouse’s life insurance policy. Quite often, in searching for information, they find us on the Internet and call us, hoping that we are the … Continue reading

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Insurable Interest

I frequently receive calls from people interested in taking out a life insurance policy on a friend, parent or distant relative. The first question I typically ask is, ‘what is your insurable interest,” as this is a question the insurance … Continue reading

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How your Life Insurance Premiums are Determined

Life insurance premiums are a direct reflection of the risk to the insurance company of you passing away during the life of the insurance policy. How does the company determine that risk? The process typically begins with an application and … Continue reading

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A Recipe for Disaster

During an economic downturn, many families look for ways to reduce or cut expenses. Perhaps your daily latte is the first victim of your budget cutting. Maybe you’ll start carpooling more and renting videos instead of going out to the … Continue reading

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