Garnet

San Antonio Texas

Some life insurance companies in San Antonio offer term life insurance without medical exam. This type of insurance is commonly called as ‘simplified life insurance.’ Its main advantage is that it is very convenient as you no longer have to deal with medical assessment exams, visits from medical personnel to ask you questions and at the same time put you into a battery of medical exams.

It is so convenient that you can even apply for a simplified life insurance online. You just need to answer a few medical questions and select the coverage you prefer online. If you answer the medical questions correctly, then you get approved.

Application for term life insurance without medical exam or simplified life insurance is like a do-it-yourself process. You can do away with dealing insurance agents or brokers. So if you are anti-social and you are not comfortable dealing with insurance agent, this will save you the hassle of having to deal with agents.

One downside of term life insurance without medical exam is its cost. It is expected that you will get a higher premium than the traditional life insurance. But, sometimes, the difference is negligible with the convenience you get from it. Some insurance companies’ premium rate for their simplified life insurance is comparable, just slightly higher, to the traditional life insurance.

Another downside is that you can only get limited coverage from simplified insurance. The most an insurance company will offer is $500,000. But this is not totally a disadvantage because you can always get additional life insurance coverage – maybe from a different life insurance company. As they would say, ‘It is not good to put all your eggs in one basket.’ Some people also like the idea of getting a small coverage so they can put the rest of their money on other types of investments or savings plan which prove to give higher value of returns.

Simplified life insurance can be viewed as limited type of insurance. So it’s best that you consider getting additional life insurance or other investment plans where your money is more flexible to grow in additional to your simplified life insurance.

Norman

San Antonio, TX

Norman,

Well, Norman, there are a lot of factors that contribute to the amount of premiums on term life insurance. These may include the present status of your health, your age, and also your family’s medical history. Being a smoker or a non-smoker can also be a factor, (There is such a thing as Smokers Life Insurance) and of course, the type of term life insurance that you currently have or the type that you plan to buy.

Certain life insurance rates depend on the type of term life insurance that you have. For example, a level term life insurance offers death benefits that remain the same during the course of the said policy. Level term life insurance gives you the much needed security you want due to its renewable and convertible options. Just be prepared for the high premium rates of this particular type of insurance.

Major changes in your life can definitely contribute to changes in your life insurance payments. Changes in your health, civil status as well as changes in your assets and credits will most likely affect the amount that you’ll be paying in your life insurance. Higher term life insurance rates may mean better benefits and lower premiums may have less benefits. If you still have queries, you can discuss it with your life insurance agent. I’m sure that your agent can precisely explain to you how calculations in your premiums and benefits are made.

I personally believe that it is essential to have a database of the term life insurance rates in your area, so you can easily compare them and find one that is appropriate for your needs. There are also websites that can provide you with different rates, comparison charts and free insurance quotes. (And it’s hassle-free because it’s just with a few clicks of a button!)