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Do I need a blood test?

Depending on your age, types and amount of cover requested the Insurer may seek a blood test (typically covering a number of areas) . We can normally arrange to have this test done through a para medical facility at your home or work place....

Do I need a medical?

Depending on your age, type and amount of cover, the underwriter will require a signed personal statement (included in your Application). Depending on your responses to the health/medical questions in the application your insurer may write to your Doctor/s for further health evidence. This is called a Personal Medical Attendants Report (PMAR). In some situations ...

How long will it take for me to get covered?

Generally 25% of applications are accepted on the spot using insurer’s intuitive underwriting tools. However, some can takea number of weeks.  Typically 2 – 4 weeks.  This depends on the type of cover selected, the sums insured chosen and your health history.  If an insurer has to gather health evidence from your Dr or other ...

Can anyone get covered?

Ordinarily yes, but in some instances an insurer may reject, load or accept an application with exclusions.  In the case of an insurer rejecting your application this may be due to health and or lifestyle issues. An insurer may place a premium loading where the Insurer perceives an additional risk. An insurer may accept an ...

What documents will I need to sign?

Your insurer will require certain signatures from you as well as your bank, (if you are using a periodic debit to your credit card or bank account) and Charter Financial Planning require you to sign an Authority to proceed....