Life insurance is a valuable tool that provides a financial safety net for your loved ones after you die. As long as you make your monthly payments and keep your policy in force, you can rest assured ...

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When you apply for life insurance, you'll usually need a medical exam. This checks to see if you have a disease or are at risk for one. They will also look for any current drug use. The exam may ...

Medical exams for a life insurance policy are often thought of as routine, and you're likely aware that one is required when applying for most types of coverage. But what happens next? The test ...

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launched VALife in 2023, offering a new guaranteed-acceptance life insurance option for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Unlike past VA policies, ...

Ethos, a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to democratize access to life insurance, today announced a partnership with North American Company for Life and Health Insurance®, ...

The life insurance medical exam is part of many insurers’ underwriting processes to evaluate the risk of insuring you. The medical exam can be done at your home or office and typically takes ...

Applying for life insurance is not most people's idea of a good time, especially when it comes to the required medical exam. Thanks to new advances in the insurance industry, you may be able to get ...