Legal & General America and Lincoln Financial are the best no-exam life insurance companies, according to our analysis. These companies both offer competitive rates and important coverage features, ...

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Life insurance provides economic security for you and your loved ones in the event of your death. By making a payment to the insurance company each month, depending on your billing schedule, you can ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Not all life insurance policies require a medical exam. No-exam policies can be issued quickly — sometimes within minutes — and are best suited for younger, healthier applicants who want to lock in ...

Symetra, Legal & General America, Penn Mutual and Principal have the best no-exam life insurance in our analysis. Most life insurers have a no-exam approval process available for buyers who qualify ...

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Getting life insurance usually requires a medical exam so your provider gets a clearer picture of your health status. But some policies don't require an exam, including group life insurance and burial ...

This can be a great option if you’re worried about a medical exam—or just don’t want to take one There’s a lot to consider when you’re buying life insurance, not to mention the hassle of getting a ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.