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Life Insurance for Connecticut Residents – Get The Best Deal
What kinds of life insurance are available in CT?
The good news is that there is a type of life insurance available in Connecticut for every situation.
When type of life insurance is discussed, people are usually referring to either the structure of the policy or the underwriting criteria.
When it comes to the underwriting requirements of policies, there are three basic policy types: traditional (term,whole life,UL) , simplified issue "final expense', and guaranteed issue.
Because the underwriting standards are different for each type of policy, this review of life insurance options with high cholesterol is broken into three sections: (click button to go directly to section)
Best Price
Strict Underwriting.
More Expensive
Easy Underwriting
Most Expensive
No Underwriting
What information will insurers want to know?
In order to underwrite your application life insurance carriers will need to know about any symptoms that you have experienced, any treatment undergone, including surgeries, prescription drugs used, and any medical follow up. For a more exhaustive discussion of the underwriting process please scroll to What Insurers Will Want to Know
What does life insurance cost in Connecticut?
The rates you pay for Connecticut tem insurance are dependent on the underwriting class you are graded by the carrier. If you are in great health, your rating will likely be preferred or preferred plus,
However, if you suffer from a potentially serious health condition, the ratings will likely be standard or lower. This issue is discussed, using skin cancer as an example, with rating guides and pricing samples. Sample pricing for simplified issue and guaranteed issue policies is provided in the corresponding links.
How accurate are the CT life insurance quotes on this site?
The quotes you receive from the quote tool on this site are 100% accurate for the information inputted. That is to say, if you get the rate class correct- your rate will be correct. The problem with online tools is that people generally think they are inn better or worse condition than is reality.
If you are unsure about rate class you should choose a range and hope to be pleasantly surprised. Alternatively, you can fill out the customized quote form and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
How can I improve my underwriting grade and lower my cost ?
The most effective ways to improve your life insurance rating are to use an agent that has access to the companies that will view you most favorably and to take care of your health.
See Why to use Independent Agent when Shopping for Life Insurance in Connecticut to better understand the reason to use an independent agent.
As far as lifestyle goes, if you take diet and exercise seriously along with limiting alcohol and quitting smoking (if you smoke), it should be reflected in your blood markers.
If you have a medical condition, like history of skin cancer , documenting compliance with medical advice and any medications is very important. Obtaining Having a physicians letter stating that you have been compliant and improving is helpful.
Do these things and you can't help but improve your health and your life insurance rating.
Do I need to take a medical exam for life insurance in CT?
In order to get the best rates possible you may need to take an exam. Well controlled conditions may be eligible for no-exam term underwriting. However, conditions that are seen as more serious will always require an exam for traditional term insurance.
The exam is a para-medical exam that collects blood and urine samples. The exam is administered at no cost by a travelling nurse and can be done at your choice of location.
If it turns out that simplified issue or guaranteed issue policies are the best fit for your application, no exam will be required. See How Term Life Insurance Works for more on the exam.
What are the consumer protection life insurance regulations in Connecticut?
Life Insurance in Connecticut is governed by the laws defined by Title 38 of the General Statutes of Connecticut. The most prominent consumer protection features are the "free look" period and the "grace" period.
Free Look: Every life insurance policy issued in Connecticut includes a 20-day "free look" period. If you aren't satisfied with the policy for any reason, you can return it within 20 days for a full refund. Connecticut's free look period is longer than most states'.
Grace Period: Any life insurance policyholder in Connecticut is entitled to a 30 day "grace period" to make up a missed payment without punishment. This is to prohibit the insurance company from withholding a claim because of a slightly late payment. The period begins on the due date of the missed payment. If the insured individual passes away during the grace period, the insurance company is responsible for paying the claim.
The legislature has also seen fit to empower insurers to protect against fraud by contesting information provided in the application process for up to 2 years.
What is the application process for Connecticut life insurance?
Regardless of your great health or pre existing condition, the application process is largely the same. The life insurance application process is an eight step process that includes choosing your terms, picking a carrier, submitting to the exam, and signing documents (digital signatures accepted). The entire 8 step process is laid out for you here.
Traditional Term Life Insurance In Connecticut
Primarily, term life insurance is available for lengths ranging from 5 years to 30 years with 20-year terms being the most popular. Term policies usually have a minimum face amount of $50000, and the policies terminate at the end of the term period or can be renewed annually at a vastly increased rate.
While it is possible to get standard and even preferred rates on applications with pre existing conditions, it requires a carefully packaged application to a receptive insurer. Therefore it's important that you use an agent that is experienced with your kind of case and has access to the carriers most likely to be receptive.
With a history that includes a potentially serious medical condition, life insurance carriers will want to know as much as they can about the risk they are being asked to insure. This is no different than how the carriers deal with any other condition like history of heart attack and stroke, or even lifestyle choices like marijuana use and scuba diving.
Possible Underwriting Ratings for Life insurance in CT (Skin Cancer Example)
Because Life insurance applications are evaluated on a case by case basis, your story matters.
That is to say two people with the same age and condition may get vastly different offers from the same carrier based on age of diagnosis and patient compliance.
Because each case is different, the following pricing scenarios are the best estimates based on experience.
Best Case- Most basal cell cases are rated standard or better. If, however, you have had multiple occurrences you could get bumped to a mid case scenario. Squamous cell cases , while more dangerous can also qualify for best case scenarios if the cancer has been removed , some time has passed, and there has been diligent follow up.
Simply use the quoter on the left for a standard quote.
Mid Case- If your case of Squamous cell was more involved and had spread before removal you may be looking at a mid substandard rate.
The same situation may apply for melanoma, if it was detected early stage and some period has passed. You calculate this rate by multiplying the standard rate by 1.5 (Table 2/B) or 2 (table 4/D).
To learn about how table ratings work click here.
Severe Case- In cases of mid and later stage melanoma, the best you will likely do is a severe substandard rate. You calculate this rate by multiplying the standard rate by 3 (Table 6/F) or 4 (table 8/H).
* while expensive this is still a very good outcome for the circumstances
Decline– For a severe case you may be declined for traditional coverage. If this is the case you may be eligible for a smaller face amount policy. These policies are referred to as Guaranteed issue or simplified issue. If you have been declined please contact us.
Term life Insurance Pricing
At the top of this article we stated that any body can be approved for affordable life insurance in connecticut Note, however, we mention "affordable" rather than "inexpensive" or "low cost". The reason for the distinction is that all too often, life insurance with a pre existing condition is not cheap life insurance.
In fact, because the coverage can be expensive on a per benefit dollar basis, the benefit is often reduced to make the life insurance affordable. While this is often not an ideal situation, the truth is we all have to live within our budgets, and sometimes the way to make life insurance with skin cancer affordable is to reduce either the term of coverage or the benefit amount.
The basic mechanics of term life insurance are pretty straightforward. As long as the policy premium is paid by (or for) the insured, and the policy is in force, the beneficiary will receive the death benefit upon the insured's death.
Some Sample Non-Smoker Monthly Term Rates for a potentially serious medical issue. (you can see the preferred or preferred plus rates by using the quote tool).
Male Female
$500000 20 Year Term
Table B
Table D
$100000 10 Year Term
Table B
Table D
$250000 10 Year Term
Table B
Table D
$200000 20 Year Term
Table B
Table D
The trickiest part of term life insurance with a health condition is finding the best deal. This is because different carriers have differing appetites for certain kinds of risks. As a result
navigating this process is not as easy as using a quote tool and picking the lowest price. This is discussed in detail in the case study below.
How Term Life Insurance Works...Exam or No Exam?
Although the term life insurance market is quickly adopting accelerated underwriting programs that do not require a medical exam as part of the application process, this option may not be available if you have been diagnosed with a serious medical condition.
You will be required to take a pare-medical exam. The exam is a 15-20 minute meeting with a nurse. Your exam will consist of a blood draw, a urine sample, and height and weight recorded.
The medical exam is discussed in detail here.
Phone Interview
Most term carriers will have the underwriting department do a telephone interview with you. The In the case of an existing condition the conversation will be wide-ranging, and last about 20 minutes.
The purpose of the interview will be to flesh out the information that it has from your exam, medical information, and driving history. Questions will often revolve around lifestyle. Answer as honestly as possible, but never "offer" unrequested information.
In addition to the period of insurance, it is essential to understand the available policy riders. Riders are additional benefits that, often for an additional cost, are included in your policy.
The five most prominent riders are listed below with links to in-depth descriptions.
- Waiver of Premium
- Living Benefits
- Conversion Privilege
- Child Rider
- Additional Purchase Option
While there is no waiting period for the insurance to go into effect, the insurance company has a two-year window from the policy start in which they can contest a benefit for material misrepresentation on the initial application. So, honesty is the best policy.
You can dive deep into the ins and outs of term life insurance, learning about available term lengths, riders, financial ratings, and rates. The Life Insurance Help Desk works with almost all of the top term life insurance carriers.
Life Insurance with a Health Condition: What Carriers will Take into Consideration
Life insurance underwriters will generally be concerned with 5 general questions
- Do you fit into the usual risk factors for the condition
- What are/were your symptoms
- What was the Diagnosis & Treatment
- What is the aftercare (follow up & compliance)
- What is your health like apart from the condition/history in question
While the outline above is general in form , the questions will require specific answers. These answers will be gathered from your application, a telephone interview, the Medical Information Bureau, a Script Check, and an Attending Physicians Statement (APS).
Lets look at the general areas of inquiry one at a time.
Do you "fit" into the usual risk factors for the Condition
Underwriters tend to be more comfortable with making offers when the applicant's condition fits into a common risk factor pattern. If the condition doesn't fit, there is a concern that something else is at play. When this is the case, underwriters will try to allay their fears by taking a harder look at the file.
What are/were your symptoms
When underwriting life insurance with an existing health condition carriers will want to know the symptoms you had (if any) and how long you had them before the diagnosis.
Your Diagnosis and Treatments
Life insurance underwriters will want to know the diagnosis of your condition and the date of the initial diagnosis. They will also need to know about any any subsequent episodes. Underwriting will additionally want to know what medications you have been prescribed for your condition.
Your Follow Up Care
When evaluating life insurance applications with existing health conditions, underwriting will want to see compliance with prescription medication and any follow up requirements including doctors appointments.
Are you going to the doctor regularly? Follow up compliance is a huge selling point to underwriter sitting on the fence about a rating.
Your Over all Health (and related conditions)
While any application for life insurance will take into consideration your overall health including conditions like high cholesterol and gout, underwriters in specific condition cases will specifically look for both risk factors and certain complicating conditions.
Obtaining CT Life Insurance with Health Condition
With a couple of caveats, the process of obtaining life insurance is essentially the same for everyone regardless of health.
The primary caveats with serious health issues is that no exam or so called "non-med" policies may only be available in very small face amounts. Also, an attending physician's statement (APS) is almost guaranteed to be requested.
The APS can slow the process as doctors are in no hurry to respond to requests from life insurance companies.
The information that you will be required to provide in order to get the most accurate quote is as follows:
- Date of Diagnosis
- Type of condition
- Affected body part/area
- Does the condition have associated complications?
- Dates of Treatments
Case Study Pricing Policies (Skin Cancer Example)
So, I have been preaching about the importance of using an independent Agent and you may think that sounds a little self serving coming from an independent agent.
You are right, it is. However, it is also the undeniable ( and provable) truth.
Please see the case study below . it will show why it is in your interest to have as many options as possible available when shopping for life insurance with skin cancer or any other impairment.
Gender: Female Age: 29
$1000000 20 Year Term
Tobacco: No
History of Mild Skin Cancer
NSAID only No Other Health Concerns
This looks like a best case scenario that would be either standard or Table 2/B or 4/D depending on the insurers appetite for a skin cancer risk.. Let's take a look at the rates.
- Standard Rates
- table 2/B Rates
- Table 4/d Rates
Life Insurance Company
Monthly Payment
$ 60.03
$ 60.37
$ 62.30
Life Insurance Company
Monthly Payment
$ 73.01
Life Insurance Company
Monthly Payment
$ 95.50
This table which shows only a few of the major life insurance companies available illustrates the difference in rates.For standard rates Lincoln is 35% more expensive than Banner.
On it's face this seems like a pretty straight forward choice and if underwriting grades between carriers is the same, it really can be that simple. This kind of easy price shopping is particularly useful for younger folks in good health and demonstrates why you want to use an independent Agent.
For people who suffer from skin cancer or any other serious diagnosis, it gets much more complicated.
Because life insurers manage their appetite for specific risks by being more lenient or more stringent with underwriting grades, you need to know which company will grade you a standard or table 2 risk and which ones will grade you as table 4-6.
In the case above Prudential (one of the more expensive standard rates) is likely to be the best deal because the more competitively priced carrier will likely rate the risk table 4 while Pru might well go standard.
This is something you can't know by simply looking at the lowest price. In this case using an independent agent could save you 29% (the difference between Prudential @ standard and AIG @ Table 4).
Final Expense Insurance in Connecticut
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There are several final expense carriers where underwriting is not concerned with all but the most serious health concerns. In fact, they don't even ask! These no-exam needed burial policies are the next best choice for anyone who will not get through traditional underwriting.
The "final expense" market serves differing consumer needs. There is the need that is made obvious by the name "final expense". This term refers to a funeral, burial and miscellaneous cost tied to the rituals surrounding life's end.
Many of the buyers of these policies simply want to remove any financial burden their funeral and burial would cause to their loved ones, while others want to leave a legacy.
Alternatively, the simplified issue marketplace serves as a safe harbor for people who need some life insurance, but cannot qualify for traditional term underwriting. The lenient underwriting standards of this market allow for people with severe sleep apnea to get coverage.
How the policy works will be dictated by the type of final expense or burial policy it is:
- First-day Coverage
- Graded Coverage
How Final Expense Life Insurance Works for CT Residents
With death benefit face amounts that top range from $5000-$100000, simplified issue or "final expense " life insurance is almost exclusively whole life insurance.However, the calculation of the death benefit depends on if the policy is first-day coverage or graded
First day policies are straightforward, and provide a full death benefit from day 1 of the policy.
Graded policies use a two or three year period in which the benefit increases to the face amount over the contractual time period.
These policies commonly pay premiums plus interest if you die in the first year of the policy; 50% if you die after one year but before two; and full face amount after two years.
The carriers offer graded policies based on the applicant's health. These provisions are a way for the carriers to provide coverage while limiting their risk.
Graded or not, a whole life policy has a fixed premium that cannot increase and the policy stays in force until the premiums stop being paid or the insured dies.
Pricing for Burial Insurance in CT
In addition to different underwriting standards, final expense pricing is complicated by the fact that a lot of providers only operate in certain states. Connecticut has more limited options than some other states.
As a result the samples below are of limited value. You should use the final expense quote tool found here.
$25000 "Final Expense" Whole Life 1st Day Coverage
$ Mo.
$ Mo.
$ 115.18
$ 50.87
$ 149.13
$ 56.25
$ 204.66
$ 65.56
$ 297.86
$ 85.66
$15000 Final Expense" Whole Life Graded Coverage
$ Mo.
$ Mo.
$ 115.18
$ 50.87
$ 149.13
$ 56.25
$ 204.66
$ 65.56
$ 297.86
$ 85.66
$15000 "Final Expense" Whole Life 1st Day Coverage
$ Mo.
$ Mo.
$ 23.49
$ 28.56
$ 56.77
$ 23.69
$ 90.38
$ 27.83
$ 131.260
$ 31.95
$ 202.25
$10000 "Final Expense" Whole Life Graded Coverage
$ Mo.
$ Mo.
$ 21.06
$ 25.18
$ 39.30
$ 17.249
$ 89.618
$ 20.003
$ 117.89
$ 22.755
$ 179.22
No Exam, but possibly a phone interview
Many burial policy insurers will have 10-15 minute home office interviews using the telephone. They are looking for the use of prescriptions that do not come up on their prescription check and assessing cognitive function.Be alert!
Final Expense Policy Features
There are fewer riders associated with simplified issue policies than traditional term, but living benefits such as the accelerated benefit for terminal illness, and chronic illness are fairly common. Additionally, some final expense policies have a small cash component and have loan provisions.
The contestability laws are the same for all types of life insurance policies. That is, the carrier has two years from the origination of the policy to contest the benefit payout on policy where the application contained material misstatements.
What CT Final Expense Life Insurers Will Take Into Consideration
As stated before, simplified underwriting is seldom concerned with minor or moderate health concerns. Unlike traditional underwriting that grades on a scale, "final expense" is a yes or no proposition.
Note that "yes" is divided into first-day coverage and "graded" categories. skin cancer offers are generally not "graded". So, full coverage would begin on day 1.
Final expense policies contain "knockout" questions and prescriptions.Since minor health concerns are usually not questioned on these policies, the only way to get 'knocked out" is if you answer yes to a "knockout" question.
Knockout questions tend to revolve around heart attack, stroke, cognitive function, insulin use, amputations and some of the heavy drugs these conditions require for treatment.
Next Step For Final Expense in Connecticut
Because most final expense underwriting rules differ wildly, it's unusual that you can just go to the final expense quote tool and start.However, unless you have other conditions, that is exactly how to start.
Because minor issues by themselves will usually not cause a "knockout", best price may win. Remember to use the quote tool on the "final expense" page. The quote tool on the page you are currently on is limited to term quotes.
Upon receiving your quote request, we will be in touch as soon as possible (often in minutes), and we will help you through the process. The whole process shouldn't take more than 30-40 minutes.
We are committed to a transparent pricing process and are happy to share a computer screen with you or send a video of the method used to get your rate. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Guaranteed life insurance for Connecticut Residents
All but the most serious medical conditions do not require the use of guaranteed life insurance. The only time that an applicant would need to go the guaranteed route is if the condition that could not qualify for graded a final expense policy.
If this describes your situation, keep reading.
Pricing for Guaranteed Issue policies
Guaranteed policies should only be used as a last resort. In addition to the benefit grading provisions that make the policies toothless during the two or three year grading period, they are the most expensive policies sold.
How Connecticut Guaranteed Life Insurance Works
With only the requirement of age (40) and citizenship, guaranteed issue life insurance policies have a death benefit that ranges from $5000-$50000. Such plans are exclusively whole life insurance.
However, all guaranteed issue policies are "graded". Generally, the grading represents a 2 or 3 year period that the policy must be in force before a full death benefit will be paid.
Like "final expense" policies, guaranteed policies use a two or three year period in which the benefit increases to the face amount over the contractual time period. These policies commonly pay premiums plus interest if you die if you die after one year but before two; and full face amount after two years.
Also, like the "final expense" write up says, these provisions are a way for the carriers to provide coverage while limiting their risk.
No Exam Required on guaranteed policies
There is no exam for guaranteed life insurance. After all, it's guaranteed to be issued regardless of your health.
Contestability on Guaranteed issue policies
Although the contestability laws are the same as other policies, beyond age and citizenship, it's difficult to see where contestability may arise in a guaranteed issue case.
Next steps for guaranteed Issue Policy with skin Cancer
The guaranteed issue process is lightning fast and can be handled over the telephone in a matter of minutes. Give us a call or email us.
Why you Should Use an Independent Agent when Shopping for Life Insurance in Connecticut
Now you already understand that your story matters, and that two people in similar situations can get very different offers from the same carrier.
What you might not know is that different insurance companies will also treat each case differently.
For example Prudential may have more of an appetite for the risk that Skin Cancer presents than say Banner Life. In this case the underwriting grade will reflect this increased appetite.
So, if your Agent only represented one carrier and you found out later that that you could have gotten a rate 50% or 60% better, how would you feel?
You'd probably be mad either at the agent or yourself or both. So it's important that your Agent represent multiple carriers.
In fact a good independent agent will have access to over 50 carriers. This ensures the best chance at a good rate.
Note that if he doesn't, he probably won't be in a hurry to let you in on this info.
Your Next Step
Now that you know the information you will need to receive the most accurate quote possible for Connecticut life insurance, it's time to gather the information and speak to an independent Agent (raising my hand). Simply give us a call or shoot an email over and we can get you started. We are committed to totally transparent pricing (we'll even share our computer screen with you if you'd like), and making the application process as painless as possible.
Thank you again for choosing the Life insurance Help Desk to research your options for life insurance in Connecticut .If you have any questions, please give us a call or contact us by email.


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KAHULUI, Maui, Hawaii — Brandi Corpuz, a Human Services major at Maui Community College, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. After Maui CC, her goal is to complete her bachelor's degree in either Psychology or Human Services.
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The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards a total of 400 scholarships annually to students attending higher-education institutions granting two-year degrees. In April, one scholar from each state received a $2,000 scholarship and on June 29, an additional 350 students were awarded a $1,000 scholarship. All recipients have demonstrated academic success and participated in community service within the past 12 months.
"The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program gives support and encouragement to an under-served population of college students," said J. Mark Davis, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. "This program is an extension of our long-standing commitment to college education throughout the United States. These students, who often juggle school, work, and family, continue to give back to their communities through volunteer service."
The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program is made possible with funding from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation. The Whitehead Foundation provides grants in support of human services initiatives. The late Joseph B. Whitehead was one of the original bottlers of Coca-Cola.
For more information, visit: http://www.maui.hawaii.edu

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