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Health & Fitness

"Ack! Apply for Life Insurance? I'd rather go to the DMV!!"

Getting Life Insurance is as simple as picking up the phone! It is way easier than you think...

Many people worry that applying for life insurance is a long, complicated and intrusive affair. (Kind of like Health Insurance...) Nothing could be further from the truth!

Here's a look at the questionnaire my agency uses to get the information we need to set up a life insurance policy: 

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE RATING INFORMATION:

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General Information

·         Name

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·         Gender

·         Date of Birth

·         Place of Birth

·         Height and Weight Listed on Drivers License

·         Height and Weight Currently

·         Address

·         Phone Number

·         Drivers License Number and State

 

Personal Questions:

·         Do you have any life insurance now?

·         Occupation?

·         Are you a US Citizen?

·         Beneficiaries: (Who do you want to get the money...)

·         Do you take part in any “dangerous” activities? (Pilot/Scuba/Skydiving/etc)

·         In the last 2 years, have you been diagnosed with/treated for cancer, tumor, stroke, alcoholism, or heart/liver/kidney problems?

·         Have you had any other major health problems/disorders in the last 7 years?

·         Do you have HIV/AIDS?

·         Have you been hospitalized for more than 24 hours in the last year?

·         Do you have any surgeries currently scheduled?

·         Have you used tobacco in the last year?

·         Have you used illegal drugs in the last year?

·         Have you been convicted of a felony in the last year?

·         Do you prefer chunky, or smooth peanut butter? (just kidding…)

 

That's it...  Not too bad, right?  This is pretty much all we need to get you covered.  If you don't want a quick physical exam, or have health problems or family medical history issues, there are also policies available that don't care about any of that!

Give the Baldwin Insurance Agency a call at (510) 274-9766 and we can talk about how easy it is to be covered, and have your family protected!  You can also drop by our office in the Intero Real Estate Building at 3185 Castro Valley Blvd, or hop on our website at:

http://www.baldwininsuranceagency.com

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