Understanding Underwriting: The Risk Assessment Process

  • What is Underwriting?: The process through which insurance companies evaluate risk and decide whether to offer coverage.
  • Factors in Underwriting: Age, health, lifestyle, occupation, family medical history, and geographic location.
  • Risk Classifications: How insurers classify applicants (e.g., preferred, standard, substandard risks).

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