What drives the premium, and the premium formula
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Mortality - interest = net premium; net premium + loading = gross premium.
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Age and sex drive the mortality factor.
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The more frequent the payment mode, the higher the total annual cost.
Home-office underwriting and risk classes
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Preferred < standard < substandard (rated) < declined.
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CA §10140: sex-based rates are allowed if actuarially justified; race, religion, national origin and the like are not.
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An HIV test requires the applicant's written informed consent (§799.03).