Cincinnati Life Insurance Company- No Exam Policy Review
Quick Summary: Cincinnati Life is known for its customer service and ethical practices. Rates are very cheap for under 100k in coverage but that is the maximum death benefit you can get without taking a physical exam. Highest health class available is Standard so not a good choice if you are in excellent health.
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About the Company
Cincinnati Life Insurance Company was founded by a group of agents in 1950 with the mission to provide exceptional customer service to their policyholders. They do this through a network of local agents as well as a 24/7 customer service hotline.
On the financial side, Cincinnati Life receives top marks from the major rating agencies. A.M. Best gives them an "A" while Fitch grades them A+. Overall, their financial profile and confidence are considered very strong within the life insurance industry. You can expect them to be around for a long time.
In addition to policies that don't require an exam, Cincinnati Life offers more traditional term insurance, whole life, Universal life, and disability income insurance.
About the Policy
Product Name
LifeHorizons Termsetter
Coverage
$25,000 to $99,000
ISSUE AGE
18 to 60
TERM LENGTH
10, 15, 20, 25, 30 years
Product Name
LifeHorizons Termsetter
COVERAGE
$25,000 to $99,000
ISSUE AGE
18 to 60
TeRM LENGTH
10, 15, 20, 25, 30 years
Underwriting Process
The underwriting process for Cincinnati Life's non-med policy is slow compared to the competition. They will run the normal electronic database checks but often time request doctors records which delays the process significantly.
What they will check:
Decision Time
We have seen the quickest to be 3-4 weeks and it can be as long as 2 months depending on how quickly your doctor responds to the request for medical records. Among no exam companies, Cincinnati is one of the slowest for life insurance decisions.
Pros
Very low rates for under $100,000 in coverage.
Allows tobacco chewing without assigning smokers rates.
Phenomenal customer service.
Cons
Maximum death benefit of only $100,000.
Standard is the best health class available without taking an exam.
Lengthy decision timeline before approvals.
Only accept applicants up to age 60.
Extras and Options
For no exam products, Cincinnati life has decent options to customize your policy. (Learn more about riders)
Included at no charge:
Can be added with an additional cost:
You are permitted to convert to a permanent policy up until age 70. You do not need to prove insurability again as long as your premiums have been current and the policy has not lapsed. This option is included in the policy at no extra cost. Converting to permanent will, however, have new (higher) premiums.
Cost
Cincinnati Life has very low and competitive premiums when compared to other competing no medical policies under 100K in death benefit.
Sample No Physical Exam Rates - Cincinnati Life - LifeHorizons Termsetter
40-year-old male at Standard health class - pricing listed is per month
Death Benefit | 10 Year | 20 Year | 30 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
$25,000 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
$50,000 | $12 | $15 | $21 |
$75,000 | $15 | $19 | $28 |
40-year-old female at Standard health class - pricing listed is per month
Death Benefit | 10 Year | 20 Year | 30 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
$25,000 | $9 | $10 | $12 |
$50,000 | $11 | $13 | $17 |
$75,000 | $14 | $16 | $23 |
Finding the Best Company for No Medical Exam Insurance
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