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 ...

Legal & General America and Lincoln Financial are the best no-exam life insurance companies, according to our analysis. These companies both offer competitive rates and important coverage features, ...

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Term life insurance expires after a predetermined time frame but, so long as you keep paying your premiums, whole life insurance will always remain in force. That makes it more expensive, but a whole ...

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Term life insurance locks in your rate and coverage for a specific timeframe. Whole life insurance usually lasts a lifetime and includes a cash value component. Your budget, family needs and financial ...

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MassMutual’s flexible payment options are best for those interested in paying off policies early. New York Life is known for fast applications while Penn Mutual has lots of rider options to customize ...

The top life insurance companies for older buyers based on our extensive analysis of coverage and costs Written By Written by Insurance Senior Editor, Buy Side Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance ...

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