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WriteFit Underwriting™ overview

Underwriting tailored to your clients

WriteFit Underwriting utilizes new tools and techniques that predict relative mortality based on a number of behaviors. There is no need for a medical exam or blood test, so your clients can experience a less invasive underwriting process than traditional underwriting.

Overview

Why WriteFit Underwriting?

WriteFit Underwriting offers the potential for:

  • Simplified, less invasive underwriting without lab requirements
  • Fast underwriting decisions, allowing you to get paid fast
  • Overall improved client experience

Is your client the right fit?

If your client meets the following criteria, they may be eligible for WriteFit Underwriting:

  • Applying for a face amount up to $3 million
  • Applying via eApp
  • Using the tele-interview or completing the client underwriting questionnaire1

Please note that product availability and rate class availability may vary by state.

WriteFit

Product type2 Issue ages Face amounts eApp requirement WriteFit requirement WriteFit optional4 Underwriting classes

Permanent

0–17 $100,000 to $500,000 $100,000 to $500,000 $100,000 to $500,000 Traditional underwriting required above $500,0005 Preferred
Term 18–50 $250,000 to $3M $250,000 to $3M3 $250,000 to $500,000 $500,001 to $3M Standard or Better6
Permanent 18–50 $100,000 to $3M $100,000 to $500,000 $100,000 to $500,000 $500,001 to $3M Standard or Better6
Term 51–60 $250,000 to $1M $250,000 to $3M3 $250,000 to $500,000 $500,001 to $1M Standard or Better6
Permanent 51–60 $100,000-$1M $100,000 to $500,000 $100,000 to $500,000 $500,001 to $1M Standard or Better6

1. Information from the part two helps determine whether the client qualifies for WriteFit Underwriting.

2.Excludes SecureCare and must meet age and product specific guidelines.

3. This includes New York.

4. WriteFit Underwriting will remain optional for all face amounts in New York if eligible.

5. Permanent coverage $500,000 and over for ages 0-17, will be traditionally underwritten as medical records are age and face amount requirement.

6. Rate classes available by age: 0-17 Preferred; 18-54 Standard or Better, 55-60 Preferred or Preferred Select.

Build chart

Refer to this chart regarding eligibility for WriteFit Underwriting.

Height

Weight range in pounds

4'8" 76-169
4'9" 79-175
4'10" 81-182
4'11" 84-188
5'0" 87-194
5'1" 90-201
5'2" 93-208
5'3" 96-214
5'4" 99-221
5'5" 102-228
5'6" 105-235
5'7" 109-242
5'8" 112-250
5'9" 115-257
5'10" 118-265
5'11" 122-272
6'0" 125-280
6'1" 129-288
6'2" 132-296
6'3" 136-304
6'4" 140-312
6'5" 143-320
6'6" 147-329
6'7" 151-337
6'8" 155-346

These are general guidelines used at the discretion of the underwriter.

Top WriteFit Underwriting classes criteria

Please note: rate class availability may vary by state.

  Preferred Select criteria Preferred criteria Non-Tobacco Plus criteria
Personal history No history of diabetes, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or cancer (except certain types of basal cell skin cancer) No history of diabetes, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease or cancer (except certain types of skin cancer) No history of diabetes, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease or cancer (except certain types of skin cancer)
Tobacco No tobacco or nicotine use in the past 36 months 
No tobacco or nicotine use in the past 12 months
No tobacco or nicotine use in the past 12 months 
Family history No death of a parent or sibling before age 60 due to diabetes, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease or cancer No death of a parent or sibling before age 60 due to diabetes, heart disease or cerebrovascular disease No more than one death of a parent or sibling before age 60 due to diabetes, heart disease or cerebrovascular disease
Alcohol/Substance abuse No history of or treatment for alcohol or substance abuse No history of or treatment for alcohol or substance abuse within the last 10 years No history of or treatment for alcohol or substance abuse within the last 10 years
Avocations No ratable avocations No ratable avocations No ratable avocations
Build Must satisfy the Preferred Select build criteria Must satisfy the Preferred build criteria Must satisfy the Non-Tobacco Plus build criteria
Aviation

No student or private pilots (unless aviation coverage is excluded)

Private pilots considered if IFR rated, 250 or more total hours and flying between 50 and 250 hours annually

Commercially certified pilots are eligible if employed full-time as corporate pilots or as commercial airline pilots

All pilots are eligible for Preferred pricing dependent on their experience and aviation activities, but may be charged a cash extra premium

It may be necessary to exclude aviation coverage to qualify for Preferred pricing

All pilots are eligible for Non-Tobacco Plus pricing dependent on their experience and aviation activities, but may be charged a cash extra premium

It may be necessary to exclude aviation coverage to qualify for Non-Tobacco Plus pricing

Driving

No DWI, DUI, or reckless driving in the past 10 years

No more than 2 moving violations in the past 5 years

No DWI, DUI, or reckless driving in the past 5 years

No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years

No DWI, DUI, or reckless driving in the past 3 years

No more than 2 moving violations in the past 2 years

Residence Must be a permanent U.S. resident Must be a permanent U.S. resident Must be a permanent U.S. resident

Impairment guide

The following impairments are not eligible for WriteFit Underwriting consideration.

This list shows some of the more common impairments and is not a comprehensive list.

Please note: Clients with specified impairments will be sent through traditional underwriting

Medical impairments

  • Alcoholism
  • Asthma that includes:
  • A history of;
    • Hospitalizations,
    • Oral steroid use, or
    • Required multiple medications
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Blood clotting or bleeding disorders, including any ongoing treatment with blood thinners
  • Cancer:
    • Any history within 10 years, except some Basal cell or squamous cell cancers
    • Any metastatic history
  • Cerebrovascular disease, including history of:
    • CVA
    • Stroke
    • TIA
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD/Emphysema)
  • Cirrhosis of the liver
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Depression - moderate to severe
  • Diabetes
  • Down's syndrome
  • Drug use
    • Any use of illegal drugs
    • Any abuse of prescription drugs
  • Eating disorders
  • Erythematosus (SLE)
  • Gastric Bypass/Lap Band
  • Heart disease, including history of:
    • Angioplasty
    • Bypass
    • Heart attack or myocardial infarction
    • Stent placement
  • Hepatitis B or C
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Kidney failure or transplant history
  • Lyme disease: current or within 6 months of recovery
  • Mental disorders, including:
    • Bipolar disorder
    • Schizophrenia
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Overweight or underweight - see build chart
  • Paralysis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Seizure disorders or history of same within 5 years
  • Systemic Lupus
  • Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

Nonmedical impairments

  • Declined or rated for life insurance within last 5 years
  • Felony within last 5 years
  • Multiple DUIs
  • Rock climbing at Yosemite Decimal System ratings of 5 or greater
  • Current probation or jail
  • Scuba diving greater than 100 feet

Approved examiners for WriteFit Underwriting

Approved paramedical facilities have all the necessary forms and know the proper procedures for exams and various tests including, HOS, Blood Test, EKG and TST. 

Each of the following facilities will forward exam results and lab reports to us.

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WriteFit Underwriting

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Overall medical history will be considered in addition to the above criteria.

Non-Tobacco Plus not available on all products.

Please keep in mind that the primary reason to purchase a life insurance product is the death benefit.

Product features and availability may vary by state.

Life insurance products contain charges, such as Cost of Insurance Charge, Cash Extra Charge, and Additional Agreements Charge (which we refer to as mortality charges), and Premium Charge, Monthly Policy Charge, Policy Issue Charge, Transaction Charge, Index Segment Charge, and Surrender Charge (which we refer to as expense charges). These charges may increase over time, and these policies may contain restrictions, such as surrender periods. Policyholders could lose money in these products.

These materials are for informational and educational purposes only and are not designed, or intended, to be applicable to any person's individual circumstances. It should not be considered investment advice, nor does it constitute a recommendation that anyone engage in (or refrain from) a particular course of action. Securian Financial Group, and its subsidiaries, have a financial interest in the sale of its products.

For financial professional use only. Not for use with the public. This material may not be reproduced in any form where it is accessible to the general public.

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