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Life insurance over 70 — plans that still say yes

Reviewed by licensed insurance agents· Updated July 2026

Buyers in their 70s are 30% of our book — proof that coverage after 70 is normal, not exceptional. Here is what the plans cost and which type fits.

Quick answer

Buyers aged 70-79 make up 30% of our 1,595 placed policies — averaging about $110/month at 70-74 and $134/month at 75-79. Healthy applicants get day-one simplified issue; guaranteed acceptance runs to age 85. Most choose $10,000-$25,000 of whole-life coverage.

Plans available after 70

Plan typeHealth questionsCoverage startsAvg cost (our book)
Simplified issueA fewDay one~$110-134/mo
Guaranteed issueNone2-yr gradedHigher per $1,000

70-79 = 30% of our book — the second-biggest band after 60-69. Estimates based on our own placed-policy data (our internal systems), not carrier-published quotes.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get life insurance at 75?
Yes — simplified issue with day-one benefits if reasonably healthy, or guaranteed acceptance regardless of health, to age 85.
What does it cost over 70?
From our book: about $110/month at 70-74 and $134/month at 75-79 on average.
Which coverage amount should I pick?
Most over-70 buyers choose $10,000-$25,000 — funeral plus final bills. Larger tiers remain available via simplified issue.
Is a medical exam required?
No — every plan we place over 70 is no-exam.

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