Health & Underwriting

Health & Underwriting

How your health history affects life insurance, explained in plain language. Diabetes, blood pressure, BMI, sleep apnea, anxiety, tobacco, family history: what carriers ask, which policy types tend to approve, and simple prep to earn stronger rates. Get clear, no pressure help before you apply.
Nov 15
Why Some People Get Denied for Life Insurance (Even With Good Health)

Why Some People Get Denied for Life Insurance (Even With Good Health)

Good health, denied policy? Learn the real reasons—data checks, non-medical flags, carrier fit—and how to turn a no into a fair approval.
7 min read
Nov 11
No-Exam Life Insurance Policies Keep Growing — Are They Right for You?

No-Exam Life Insurance Policies Keep Growing — Are They Right for You?

No-exam life insurance is surging in popularity — faster approvals and more access. But are the trade-offs worth it for your family’s protection?
2 min read
Nov 08
How Lifestyle Choices Really Impact Your Life Insurance Rate

How Lifestyle Choices Really Impact Your Life Insurance Rate

How nicotine, BMI, alcohol, labs, driving, hobbies, and sleep habits shape your life insurance rate, with quick fixes from a licensed agent.
6 min read
Nov 07
Seniors Ask: What Age Is Too Late to Buy Life Insurance?

Seniors Ask: What Age Is Too Late to Buy Life Insurance?

Wondering if it’s too late to buy life insurance? Seniors over 70 have options—here’s what age, health and policy type really mean for you.
2 min read
Nov 01
The Truth About “No Medical Exam” Life Insurance

The Truth About “No Medical Exam” Life Insurance

Learn how no-exam life insurance works—who qualifies, when it’s cheaper or not, data checks, and smart ways to pick the right path.
7 min read
Oct 13
Why Your Life Insurance Rate Went Up (And What You Can Do About It)

Why Your Life Insurance Rate Went Up (And What You Can Do About It)

I explain rate jumps caused by underwriting, post-level term, age-band plans, and UL funding, along with quick fixes that lower cost without losing coverage.
6 min read
Oct 06
How Medical Exams Actually Affect Your Life Insurance Rate

How Medical Exams Actually Affect Your Life Insurance Rate

Learn how exams, labs, and data checks shape your rate—and when no-exam or a quick exam saves you the most money.
6 min read
Aug 30
Rate Classes Explained: Preferred, Standard, and Table Ratings in Plain English

Rate Classes Explained: Preferred, Standard, and Table Ratings in Plain English

A guide to Preferred, Standard, and Table ratings—what moves your class, how carriers differ, and ways to lower your premium.
6 min read
Aug 25
Best Questions to Ask Before Choosing Life Insurance Coverage

Best Questions to Ask Before Choosing Life Insurance Coverage

Ask smart questions to pick the right type, term, amount, riders, and price. Licensed agent’s checklist for coverage that fits your life.
6 min read
Aug 22
No-Exam vs. Medical Exam Life Insurance: What Actually Changes Your Rate

No-Exam vs. Medical Exam Life Insurance: What Actually Changes Your Rate

No-exam or exam? I explain what truly moves your rate and how to pick the faster or cheaper path for your profile.
6 min read
Aug 19
Questions to Ask a Life Insurance Agent Before You Buy

Questions to Ask a Life Insurance Agent Before You Buy

Must-ask questions for your agent—fit, price, riders, term length, conversion, and claims—so you buy the right policy at a fair monthly cost.
5 min read