How a life insurance examination can save your life
February 20th, 2012 5:05 AMAlthough life insurance deals with everyone’s final destination, there are cases where buying a policy has extended someone’s life by alerting them to an unknown medical problem. The most obvious example is basketball star Magic Johnson, who learned he was HIV positive after undergoing an extensive physical for a new life insurance policy. Another NBA player, Fred Hoiburg, had a life insurance exam that uncovered a heart deformity. It required open-heart surgery that ended his basketball career but probably saved his life.Full Story »
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- Accidental death statistics can be revealing
- February 16th, 2010 9:09 PM
- Life insurance is an important investment for families with younger children and older dependents who may be left facing financial uncertainty in the event of a sudden death. For people who enjoy good health, there may be a temptation to put off life insurance, but this can be risky at best.Full Story »
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- Avoiding heart disease starts with plenty of produce
- February 15th, 2010 4:04 PM
- If you're applying for a life insurance policy, a history of heart disease can knock you out of the running for life insurance. Experts suggest eating plenty of produce to prevent heart disease.Full Story »
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- Smoking causes variety of health, insurance risks
- February 10th, 2010 10:10 PM
- For decades, people have been warned that smoking is likely to give them lung cancer over time. Many consumers are also aware that as smokers, they are likely to face significantly higher life insurance premiums, and in some cases, health insurance and overall medical costs.Full Story »
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- Some may consider selling life insurance policy
- February 10th, 2010 7:07 PM
- There are a variety of investment opportunities available to consumers, including the option of purchasing a person's life insurance policy.Full Story »
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