Hooper Holmes Introduces iParamed e-Exam Platform MarketWatch (press release)
29.04.10
Today introduced iParamed e-Exam, a
technology platform that delivers a complete digital case file for any
life insurance applicant located anywhere in the U.S.
The iParamed e-Exam transforms the way applicant health information is
collected and reported. Today, most insurance medical exams are captured
on paper and eventually faxed to underwriters. Instead, iParamed e-Exam
equips examiners with an encrypted, mobile netbook that automatically
submits structured data to carrier underwriting or workflow systems.
"On average, insurance companies spend about $500 to underwrite a case.
We believe we can cut that cost in half," said Roy H. Bubbs, President
and CEO of Hooper Holmes. "Hooper Holmes' iParamed e-Exam changes how
carriers work, and the products they can offer in the future."
iParamed platform capabilities will be rolled out in four stages. All
iParamed technology features will be available by the end of this year.
The first feature set, available now, has been deployed in two major
metropolitan areas. It provides electronic image feeds, digital
signature capture and reflexive exam questions, whereby additional
applicant information is collected based on responses and insurance
company requirements.
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What is Simplified Issue Life Insurance?
A simplified issue life insurance policy is a life insurance policy that does not require a medical exam. It can be simplified issue for term life or whole life. You obtain coverage by completing an application, which typically consists of a set of yes or no health questions. Once you submit your application, it is reviewed by underwriters who check your medical records as well as your prescription history. If approved, your coverage starts immediately. In some cases, you can print your policy off from the privacy of your home without ever seeing or speaking to an agent.
What is the benefit of a simplified issue life insurance policy? The biggest benefit is that there is no medical exam, so these types of policies are usually approved faster. Depending on your age and health, you can get up to $500,000 of term life insurance without an exam or $100,000 worth of whole life insurance. For those who want coverage quickly without having to endure a physical, a simplified issue policy is a good choice.
What are some disadvantages of a simplified issue policy? If you opt for a policy without a medical exam, then be prepared to pay more for your coverage. Because the life insurance carrier is not fully checking your health with a medical exam, they are taking a higher risk when extending coverage to you. Because of this, the premiums are higher. A simplified issue life insurance policy also has a smaller face value than you could get if you went through a complete medical exam. Another disadvantage is that you have to be generally healthy to qualify for a simplified issue policy. If you have some serious health problems or preexisting conditions, then you are better off going through a medical exam.
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