What does group life insurance cover?

Group life insurance covers the lives of multiple persons such as some or all employees of a business, members of a labor union, or members of an association. Depending on the group life insurance policy, the insured person may receive life insurance coverage as an employee benefit, make a contribution to pay part of the cost, or may pay for the group life insurance policy on their own.

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Conseco Life Insurance Settles Allegations of Bad Faith

Conseco Life Insurance Company has agreed to an $11 million settlement with 37 states over allegations of bad faith insurance practices – specifically involving its Lifetrend life insurance policies. The settlement came after a multistate insurance investigation based on consumer complaints over increased policy costs. Bad faith insurance lawyers say that these types of practices are why Conseco was voted one of the top ten worst insurance companies in America.

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What if a person lies about smoking or tobacco use when applying for a life insurance policy?

If you lie about smoking, the health insurance or life insurance benefits for you and your family may be at stake. Cigarette users may be motivated to lie in order to obtain either (a) lower health insurance premiums or (b) maintain eligibility for life insurance policy or rates. In some states, lying about smoking for insurance purposes is a material misrepresentation, just like lying about health history. In others, the face amount of the policy may be adjusted downward if the policy holder misrepresents his smoking status.

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