Jobs That Could Make You Pay More for Life Insurance
If you have a job that puts you at a higher risk of injury or death, you’ll likely receive a less favorable rating and get quoted a higher life insurance premium. Jobs that could raise your life insurance premium include pilots, police officers, firefighters, roofers, loggers, and more. But this doesn't mean you can't find affordable rates! Start shopping now for cheap life insurance premiums with our free tool below no matter your career.
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Benjamin Carr worked as a licensed insurance agent at State Farm and Tennant Special Risk. He sold various lines of coverage and informed his clients about their life, health, property/casualty insurance needs. Assessing risks and helping people find the best coverage to suit their needs is a passion of his. He appreciates that insurance was designed to protect people, particularly during times...
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UPDATED: Jun 29, 2022
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UPDATED: Jun 29, 2022
It’s all about you. We want to help you make the right life insurance coverage choices.
Advertiser Disclosure: We strive to help you make confident life insurance decisions. Comparison shopping should be easy. We are not affiliated with any one life insurance company and cannot guarantee quotes from any single company.
Our life insurance industry partnerships don’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own. To compare quotes from many different life insurance companies please enter your ZIP code above to use the free quote tool. The more quotes you compare, the more chances to save.
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When underwriting a life insurance policy, there are life insurance underwriting guidelines companies consider. Believe it or not, your occupation is one of them!
I’m fortunate that, as a freelance writer who works from a home office with very minimal travel or exposure to danger of any kind, my career choice is a rather safe bet for insurers. But if you have a job that puts you at higher risk of injury or death, you’ll likely receive a less favorable rating and get quoted a higher life insurance premium.
What occupations might life insurance companies consider hazardous?
These Jobs Will Likely Raise Your Life Insurance Premium:
- Professional fisherman
- Mine worker
- Pilot
- Police officer
- Firefighter
- Electrical power line installer
- Construction worker
- Farmer/rancher
- Truck driver
- Sales position that requires a significant amount of driving
- Trash collector
- Roofer
- Logger
If you make a living in one of the above professions or another that might be considered high risk, don’t get too discouraged or seek a career change. Insurance companies’ underwriting guidelines differ from company to company. Consider talking with a trusted insurance professional to introduce you to companies that will give you the most favorable rates.
Get to Work in Other Ways to Get a Better Life Insurance Premium
Remember, there are other things you can do to better your chances of getting a lower-cost premium. Eat a healthful diet to maintain optimal well-being, don’t smoke, keep your weight in check, manage your blood pressure and cholesterol, exercise regularly, and take medication as directed by your physician. Wise lifestyle choices and following doctors’ orders show dedication to achieving wellness.
And insuring a healthy person is, of course, a less risky proposition than insuring someone who doesn’t take control of her health. Learn more here: How Lifestyle Can Affect Life Insurance Rates.
Term Life Insurance: Affordability at Work for Your Peace of Mind
For life insurance that offers financial protection to your family without high premiums, ask about term life insurance policies. Term life pays a death benefit to your beneficiaries if you die during the “term” of the policy (the specified time that the policy is in effect). Typical terms are 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years, and you can even get policies for terms as short as five years or even one year.
Term life policies are not only inexpensive; they also offer flexibility. With most policies, you can convert them to a permanent policy (such as universal or whole life) within a certain amount of time. Or you can renew a term life policy when it’s due to expire. Both options will result in a higher premium, but they extend the amount of time your family would receive a payout if the unthinkable were to happen to you.
Don’t Let Lack of Life Insurance Work on Your Nerves and Weigh on Your Conscience
Whether you work in a high-risk job or one that’s as safe as they come, the reality is that the unexpected and unfortunate can happen. According to the 2015 Insurance Barometer Study by Life Happens and LIMRA, one-quarter of people surveyed said they believe they do not have enough life insurance coverage. Does that sound familiar?
Sleep a little more soundly by knowing you’ve done right by your loved ones. Take some time to learn more about the life insurance options available to you.
Your life insurance quotes are always free.
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Benjamin Carr
Former State Farm Insurance Agent
Benjamin Carr worked as a licensed insurance agent at State Farm and Tennant Special Risk. He sold various lines of coverage and informed his clients about their life, health, property/casualty insurance needs. Assessing risks and helping people find the best coverage to suit their needs is a passion of his. He appreciates that insurance was designed to protect people, particularly during times...
Former State Farm Insurance Agent
Editorial Guidelines: We are a free online resource for anyone interested in learning more about life insurance. Our goal is to be an objective, third-party resource for everything life insurance-related. We update our site regularly, and all content is reviewed by life insurance experts.