Yes, a doctor's exam may be required for life insurance.

However, the requirement for an exam depends on the insurer, your age, health and the amount of life insurance you need.

Some insurers do not require you to take an exam if you are buying less than $50,000 of life insurance.

In addition, there are life insurance policies available online with no health exam required.

Also, the exam from an insurer is usually a paramedic exam performed at your home or office which checks your blood pressure,...
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