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personal finance life insuranceWhat is a substandard insurance company?
Hereof, what does substandard risk mean in insurance?
Insurance industry term for an individual considered below average or an impaired insurance risk due to his or her dangerous habits, health condition, family history of disease, hazardous occupation or hobby, and/or residence in unhealthy surroundings. Also called impaired risk.
what is substandard life insurance?
Substandard life insurance refers to a type of life insurance issued to individuals considered uninsurable at standard rates due to their below standard physical condition; medical history of serious illness, such as heart disease; or other similar factors.
Substandard risk refers to an individual who is considered riskier to insure than the average individual on account of their age, habits, family history of disease, health condition, occupation, hobbies, morals, and residential location or surroundings. It is also known as impaired risk.