The Impending Death of the Life Insurance Medical Exam
Peeing in a cup, giving blood samples, getting blood pressure checked and stepping on the scale were once unavoidable (and often dreaded) parts of applying for life insurance. But data…
Barbara Marquand
Barbara writes about insurance for NerdWallet. Her work has been featured by The Associated Press, Forbes, USA Today and others. She enjoys hiking, yoga and dark-roast coffee.
Posts by Barbara Marquand:
‘Excluding’ vs. ‘Removing’ Drivers From Car Insurance
Excluding a driver from your car insurance might sound like the same thing as removing someone from a policy. But excluding and removing mean different things to an insurance company.…
Country Financial Insurance Review 2017
Overview Started in 1925 by Illinois farmers, Country Financial has its roots in the Midwest as a farm and crop insurer. Now, the company offers a full slate of insurance…
The Parents Guide to Insurance for College Students
Saying the last goodbye in the dorm parking lot, the stark realization dawns that you can’t protect your child from every risk. It’s time to let go. But back at…
How to Split Insurance in a Divorce
Amid the grief and complicated logistics of breaking up, insurance may not be top of mind. But getting your coverage in order should be high on your to-do list. The…
Meet Your New Claims Inspector: A Drone
After an April windstorm tore roof shingles off his house, Nick Ragone of Rochester, New York, figured it would be a routine claim process. But then his insurance company asked…
Reasons Why Companies Can Cancel Your Life Insurance
You can cancel your life insurance policy at any time — not that you should. But a life insurance company can cancel a policy only if you: Stop paying premiums…
Driving Someone Else’s Car? Here’s Your Insurance Lowdown
If you drive someone else’s car, you might wonder about buying insurance for it. But when it comes to purchasing an auto insurance policy, the car owner is the one…
Options for Buying Life Insurance With No Medical Exam
Nobody likes taking life insurance medical exams. If you’re in good health, it seems like an inconvenience. If not, you’re worried about how the results will impact the rate you’re…
How Your Selfie Could Affect Your Life Insurance
A selfie reveals more than whether it’s a good hair day. Facial lines and contours, tiny droops and dark spots could indicate how well you’re aging, and, when paired with…
