If you are a smoker and looking for smokers life insurance, then there are couple of things you should be aware of. First off, life insurance will be much more expensive for you than for someone just like you that doesn’t smoke; probably three to four times as much. That is because as a smoker, you are much more of a risk to insure. Life insurance rates are determined based on mortality rates–the more likely you are to die, the less likely you are to find affordable life insurance rates, if you can find them at all.
Not all life insurance companies have good rates for smokers. In fact, most do not. There are a couple of different companies that specialize in low rates for smokers. Those are the ones you’ll want to look out for. And if you are dealing with an agent that knows what they are doing, then they will have access to these companies.
Always the most important thing to remember when purchasing life insurance: you are in control. You don’t have to pay for a policy you don’t like. In fact, if you apply with a company and don’t like the life insurance rates they’ve given you, then you do not need to take that policy. You can apply with a different company that will hopefully give you better rates and then take those.
All of that hassle however can be passed over if you have an outstanding life insurance agent that understands all of the ins and outs of the life insurance world. They will be able to ask you the questions and pair you with the company that will give you the best life insurance rates you’ll be able to qualify for.
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June 20th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I don\’t know. I could go either way on this.
June 25th, 2008 at 11:17 am
There are a few more things that smokers can consider when purchasing life insurance:
1. Make sure to compare rates from several carriers before choosing a plan.
2. Purchase coverage before your next birthday to get a lower rate.
3. Find an agent that has access to a network of insurers, some of them may specialize in insuring smokers, and offer more competitive rates.
Also, if you bought a life insurance policy when you smoked, and now you no longer smoke, contact your agent and insurer, and ask for a rate reduction. Or, compare rates now, and you may find a better deal.