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Buying life insurance isn’t as easy as the most people think of. But never let you be discouraged from trying to get the best deal on the policy that's right for you. Yes, no one is perfect and insurers ask hell lot of questions. Even sometimes, they do medical tests when you apply for coverage to determine how much of a risk you are to insure. The bigger the risk you are, the higher the rate you'll have to pay.

That’s why, if you’re thinking for the first time about finding a new policy with a lower premium, you should those criteria that insurers use for setting rates.

The factors that affect rates:

Your age and gender: These two factors can have the biggest on your insurance rate, says Niraj Jain, the principle office for Insurancemall. Of course, youth has its advantages when it comes to getting a good life-insurance rate. And with the old rule, women usually get lower rates because they have longer life expectancies.

REMEMBER: Apply when you're young(er).

Your health: If you have high cholesterol, it is a strike against you. Even cancer has the bigger strike. However, insurers consider diabetes, hypertension, most digestive disorders and asthma as minor problems if you're getting proper medical care for these conditions, mr. Jain says.

REMEMBER: You have health problem but it doesn’t mean your rates will be outrageous. A non-insulin-dependent diabetic with a good health otherwise could get the standard rate.

Your travel plans: Insurers would want to know whether you have any planning to travel any risky place or not. If you are, you might have to pay a higher premium for life insurance.

REMEMBER: The rules on overseas travel may vary from company to company, that why, chose a comparison through InsuranceMall.

Your credit history: Yes, if you’re applying for something, your credit history comes into play. And life go against you.

REMEMBER: InsuranceMall can tell you which insurers don't use this factor in setting rates. If you already have life insurance but you have you improved in since you first applied, never forget to shop around to see if you can get a better rate or not.