Can people over seventy years old get insured for life insurance?

Yes. In fact, people over 70 may be able to choose from term life, whole life or guaranteed issue life insurance plans.

Term life is temporary coverage offering life insurance lasting for a term (duration) of 5, 10, 15 or 20 years for people over 70.

Whole life offers lifetime protection, builds cash value inside the policy over time, and costs a lot more than term insurance.

Guaranteed issue life insurance offers guaranteed covera...
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Yes, people over age 70 may qualify for life insurance coverage.

It depends on the person's age and health, and the life insurance company's guidelines for approval.

In addition, the type and amount of life insurance the person needs will impact acceptance, and the cost of the life insurance policy.

It would be easier for someone over 70 to qualify for a term life insurance plan providing coverage for 10 years or less, instead of a permanent life insurance policy providing lifetime protection.

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Is there life insurance available for people over age 70?

Yes, some insurers offer life insurance coverage for people over 70 years old.

Whether or not you qualify for a plan may depend on your age, health, hobbies, lifestyle, driving record, height-to-weight ratio, if you smoke or not, and some other risk factors that may impact a seniors longevity.

Life insurance companies may offer permanent life insurance to seniors over 70, but these will be the most expensive plans available; however, they...
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