11/10/2026
Another Sun Life application APPROVED after almost a month of completing requirments and underwriting! āļøš¤
My client has a pre-existing mental health condition, so Iām genuinely happy that her application was still approved. Her policy was issued with a rated premium, based on the individual assessment of her health history and overall risk.
But what does āRATEDā mean in insurance?
A rated policy means the insurance company assessed that you may carry a higher-than-standard risk. Depending on the underwriting decision, this may result in a higher premium and/or certain exclusions or special terms.
And this is exactly why I always say: youāll never really know if youāre insurableāor under what termsāuntil you actually apply and go through underwriting.
Insurance isnāt like buying clothes where you simply choose the design, size, and price you want. A quotation is only an estimate. Your final coverage, premium, and terms still depend on your age, health history, lifestyle, disclosures, medical records, and the insurerās evaluation.
So if your application gets approvedāeven if itās no longer under a standard ratingāthat approval can still be something worth appreciating. Not everyone will always have the same opportunity to secure coverage later on.
If you can still get insured today, donāt take that privilege for granted. Your health can change, and so can your insurability. š¤
And to my client: congratulations on unlocking another milestone! Now we continue building the rest of her financial foundation with me as her safe space, no judgment, one step at a time. āļø
Rooting for you,
Dinny | Modern Breadwinner