Smokers Life Insurance Houston

admin — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:42:02 +0000

I am a smoker will that effect my rates?
Ann
Houston, TX.
Ann,
Yes, smokers life insurance is usually more expensive than nonsmokers. In fact smoking is such an unhealthy habit that smokers should be aware that they may be rejected by some insurance companies entirely. Smoking has been a chief concern for many years, with educative and persuasive techniques employed to encourage the public to quit.
Last year’s public smoking ban this is another area in which smokers are being specifically targeted. Premiums for non-smokers have slowly fallen in the last few years whereas those for smokers have risen sharply, some estimates claim that smoking policy holders are paying up to 100% more than their non-smoking counterparts.
Great Question.

Smokers Life Insurance Rates Houston Texas

admin — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:47:33 +0000

Are Smokers rates higher?

Kevin

Spring, TX.

Kevin,

The obvious answers is yes. But some Life Insurance companies will give you better rates if you can prove that you are now a non smoker.

Following from last year’s public smoking ban this is another area in which smokers are being specifically targeted. Premiums for non-smokers have slowly fallen in the last few years whereas those for smokers have risen sharply, some estimates claim that smoking policy holders are paying up to 100% more than their non-smoking counterparts.

When you are applying for life insurance, the agent or application will inquire about your smoking habits, and ask you if you are or have smoked in the previous 12-72 months. Typically you will be asked if you have used tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, dip, snuff and chewing tobacco during this time period.

Hope this answers your question. Thank you Kevin.

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