Reader’s Question:   Is it true that my life insurance provider here in Orlando, Florida, can charge me higher rates for being obese?   Victoria   Orlando, FL   Yes, it is quite possible for your life insurance provider therein Orlando, Florida (or anywhere for that matter) to charge you higher life insurance premiums for [...]

Reader’s Question: I’m a bit overweight, would that affect my life insurance policy here in Orlando, Florida? Juliet Orlando, FL Good Question. Depending on how “a bit” overweight you are, excessive weight or downright obesity can heavily influence your life insurance premiums there in Orlando, Florida. According to ObesityinAmerica.org (ref. http://www.obesityinamerica.org/bythenumbers.html), about 127 Million adults [...]