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No-exam life insurance

What makes you eligible for a quicker decision, how carriers run the process, and what happens if circumstances change after approval.

Several carriers now offer expedited underwriting: qualified applicants can get approval without a doctor's visit, depending on age and amount.

What it changes

No exam does not equal no verification. The carrier will confirm the answers you provided and may pull reports to check the details.

Who tends to qualify

Applicants who are younger—roughly under sixty—and asking for coverage up to what the carrier considers standard are often eligible for this faster process.

If an exam is required, it's typically a short visit—between twenty and thirty minutes—with a healthcare professional who comes to you.

See which quotes skip the exam