THYROID ISSUES & LIFE INSURANCE

THYROID PROBLEMS & LIFE INSURANCE ~ UNDERWRITING ISSUES

Thyroid Problems & Life Insurance  

If you have a history of Thyroid Disease, a broker may still be able to help you obtain life or critical illness insurance - although maybe not onto standard terms. There are some critical factors involved that will determine your ability to obtain coverage & your information is always treated with the utmost privacy by the insurer or broker.

Life Insurance - Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)

The thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. The Thyroid gland is found in the neck below the thyroid cartilage (also known as the Adam's apple in men). The thyroid controls how quickly the body burns energy, makes proteins, and how sensitive the body should be to other hormones.

Life Insurance - Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)

The thyroid participates in these processes by producing thyroid hormones, principally thyroxine and triiodothyronine. These 2 hormones regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body. The thyroid also produces the hormone calcitonin, which plays a role in calcium homeostasis.

The thyroid is controlled by the hypothalamus and pituitary. Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) are the 2 most common problems of the thyroid gland.

Hypothyroidism symptoms may include:		Hyperthyroidism symptoms may include:
weight loss rapid heartbeat tremor excessive sweating heat intolerance anxiety muscle weakness goitre irregular periods		exhaustion, tiredness, sleep problems difficulty concentrating or remembering weight gain dry hair, skin and nails depression or anxiety constipation poor libido breathlessness and swelling of feet hoarseness cold intolerance face swelling and puffy eyes in women, heavy periods

So Thyroid associated Problems may include depression, cancer, diabetes, stress,  obesity

 Thyroid Diseases & Life Insurance Underwriting

 In order to check the severity and control of your Thyroid problem, Insurers are likely to request a GP or Medical Report if you are requesting additional options over and above just pure lifecover. Note non-disclosure of your actual true Thyroid control, may make any plan claim void & the insurer is not obliged on death for the life insurance payout or to refund any premiums paid if this was deliberately not disclosed. 

What do Uk Life Insurance Companies look for
 Underwriting a History of Thyroid Problems ?

It would depend on the severity of your Thyroid problems. For Life and Critical lllness Cover most insurers would view each case on an individual basis before making a decision. However the likely decision for cover maybe from normal rates, if all under control and if not, then a medical premium rating may well apply. Note that decisions may vary quite dramatically between insurers so please contact us for help & advice.

• History - What happened in the past? How severe is the Thyroid problem now & how does this affect you day to day?
• Medical Records - What do your medical records say about you?  Have you developed medical problems as a result of your Hyperthyroidism or Hyporthyroidism ?  If you have already developed associated problems as a result of Thyroid disease, many companies may probably rate your premiums.  
• Treatment - Are you on Thyroid treatment eg; thyroxine.
  What is your prognosis ?  
• Family History - Do you parents or brothers or sisters have a history of Thyroidism also?

For help with Thyroid issues why not visit  www.thyroiduk.org or www.btf-thyroid.org *

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