Life Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Should I buy life insurance now or is it OK to wait until later on in life when I have more financial liabilities?

Answer: Apply for life insurance as soon as possible due to the simple fact that the older you are when you apply for the insurance the more costly it will be and your health history can take a turn for the worse and you can become uninsurable.

Question: How can I buy a Life Insurance plan and not have to pay any more than I have to?

Answer: Ask for a comparison of quotes from all the most competitive carriers. This can be done very easily with one of the modern quote engines. You also will want to apply with a company that will be the most applicable for your age group, face amout, tobacco vs. non-tobacco, health history etc.

Question: How do I know what rate class I belong in if I apply for a life insurance plan?

Answer: Your exact rate class will be determined by the underwriter that reviews your application. An experienced life insurance agent can pre-screen your medical history for you and give you a very accurate estmate of what rate class you would fall into. Also if you access the A-RatedLifeInsurance.com quote engine there will be a link for you to click on which will explain the different rate classes in detail.

Question: How can I tell what kind of financial shape an insurance carrier is in before I buy a policy from them?

Answer: The number 1 reporting agency in the country is the A. M. Best reporting agency. You can go to their website and look up your carrier in question and they will list their financial condition (www. ambest.com). Also if you access the A-RatedLifeInsurance.com quote engine there will be a link for you to click on which will explain the different ratings a given company has with A.M Best, Standard & Poors and a few others.

Question: What happens if I purchase a life insurance plan and then decide later that I can no longer afford to keep it in force?

Answer:You can simply contact your insurance carrier and cancel your policy at any given time you wish or you could apply for a life policy of lesser cost in order to keep some kind of coverage in force.

Question: How long in the normal underwriting turn around time?

Answer: That will depend on your health history and your age. Other factors will include the question of possible medical records being requested, the face amount you requested and what company you actually chose to apply with. The time period could be between an "Instant Issue" scenario or as long as 3 months normally.





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