Life Insurance with a Heart Condition

According to the British Heart Foundation, there are around 7.4million people in the UK who suffer from a form of heart disease. Considered one of the most common causes of death in the UK, taking out life insurance is a way that many people with a heart condition can find peace of mind, by ensuring that their family and dependents don’t have financial difficulties when they die.

Yet because heart problems are considered higher risk by providers, finding life insurance for the people affected involves shopping around. Not all providers will offer life insurance for someone with a heart condition, but there are some who will. It’s also possible to get insurance for heart attack victims.

In this article we answer some of the most common questions about life insurance for heart patients, including:

Can people with heart conditions get life insurance?

Yes, though not all providers will cover it, and some life insurance policies only cover certain conditions. Life insurance for heart disease patients are more likely to be offered higher premiums and/or with special terms imposed as the health risk is much higher, therefore the chances of them paying out for a claim is also higher.

It’s advisable to talk to a professional life insurance expert who is experienced in finding life insurance for people with heart problems to ensure you get the best deal.

Do life insurance policies vary according to your heart condition?

An insurance provider will ask to see the details of your condition and previous medical history. Though heart disease is considered high risk, different people are affected in different ways and some may have a more severe form than others. Providers will also consider other factors like your age and lifestyle (e.g. whether you’re a smoker).

Your policy may be affected if you have had a heart attack (which we cover later on) or one or more of the following:

Does life insurance cover heart attacks?

It is possible to take out life insurance following a heart attack. Providers will want to know details including when you had it and how severe it was before they can make you an offer.

However, you won’t get a life insurance heart attack payout if you survive a heart attack, as payments are only made to your dependents. If you would be interested in a payout to help you financially while you recover, you may want to consider getting critical illness cover alongside your life insurance.

For more information about life and critical illness cover, speak with an advisor.

Do you have to inform your life insurance company that you have a heart problem?

Possibly, some providers require you to advise of any changes to your health throughout the lifetime of the policy however some do not. It’s important to establish this fine detail before applying and our expert advisors can help you there.

It’s worth nothing that there are different types of life insurance that accommodate for different needs.

For example, if you take out guaranteed life insurance, you don’t have to disclose your medical conditions. Yet because providers don’t know your medical history they’ll likely charge a higher premium.

Speak to an expert for advice to find the best life insurance type for you.

Speak to an expert about life insurance with heart disease

Life insurance policies – and what they cover – will vary from provider to provider, so to save you the hassle of going through paperwork and getting quotes from numerous providers, speak with an expert.

They’ll be able to take your circumstances into consideration to find the best deal for your needs. Give us a call on 0808 189 0463 or make an enquiry. We don’t charge a fee and there’s no obligation to make a purchase.