How common is it for a life insurance company to require a blood test?

How common is it for a life insurance company to require a blood test?

  • Postwritten by HeartOfTheMa
  • on September 13, 2009
I've never had to take one before but the company I am dealing with now requires one...is this normal?
  • Postreplied by Ieguy
  • on September 14, 2009
It's very common. In fact, almost every carrier I work with requests blood work unless the amount of insurance applied for is very minimal or unless the proposed insured is a juvenile.