Getting life insurance usually requires a medical exam so your provider gets a clearer picture of your health status. But some policies don't require an exam, including group life insurance and burial ...

We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Yasmin Ghahremani is a full-time Associate Editorial Director at Investopedia, ...

Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two decades. Edited By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jennifer ...

Many term life policies let you switch to permanent coverage, like whole life or universal life, without undergoing a medical exam. Your conversion window won’t stay open forever, so grab your policy ...

We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Myles is a former senior insurance editor for Investopedia. He oversaw the strategy ...

Our team collected more than 60,000 sample quotes from life insurance companies using unique user profiles to give readers an accurate view of pricing across competitors. We gather quotes for ages 18 ...

A life insurance policy ensures that your loved ones will be taken care of if you pass away. There are multiple types of policies but, generally speaking, they each charge an annual or monthly premium ...

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 ...

If your employer offers life insurance, it’s likely a basic policy that covers a minimal amount — often just enough to handle short-term expenses. Supplemental life insurance, however, allows you to ...

Term life insurance is one of the most affordable and straightforward types of coverage. When you purchase a term life insurance policy, you lock in rates and coverage for a specific period. Most term ...