Why Seniors Wait Too Long to Get Life Insurance — And What It Costs Them
The Procrastination Penalty Is Real
Every year a senior delays, two things happen: premiums go up and health options potentially narrow. Neither is hypothetical — both are certainties.
The Dollar Cost of Waiting — Female, $10,000 Policy
| Age Now | Monthly Premium | Wait 1 Year | Extra Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | $41 | $44 | +$36/year |
| 70 | $52 | $57 | +$60/year |
| 75 | $67 | $74 | +$84/year |
Over 10 years, a senior who delayed at 70 may pay $600 to $1,000 more in total premiums versus locking in today.
The Health Risk
A new diagnosis — heart attack, stroke, cancer — can shift you from level benefit to graded benefit or even to guaranteed issue only. We’ve seen it happen after a client said they’d “look into it next month.”
The Fix Takes 15 Minutes
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