Insurers are using new tools and resources to assess your health and risks when setting life insurance rates Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an ...

Most life insurance policies require you to get checked out by a medical professional so your provider can determine what sort of risk you post. But if you have a preexisting medical condition you're ...

This can be a great option if you’re worried about a medical exam—or just don’t want to take one There’s a lot to consider when you’re buying life insurance, not to mention the hassle of getting a ...

Life insurance can provide vital financial security for adults of all ages, including seniors. Despite the conventional wisdom that life insurance for older adults is expensive and not valuable, there ...

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Life insurance helps you provide for loved ones after your death. With life insurance policies, your beneficiaries get a cash payment when you're gone, one they can then use toward funeral expenses, ...