Heart Attack Life Insurance
How It Works
Some facts that will need to be considered when applying for post heart attack life insurance:
The Insurance Surgery is a leading specialist broker helping people with pre-existing conditions, such as having experienced a heart attack, to obtain life insurance, We look at your personal health and circumstances so we can search for insurance from the whole of the market.
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Most Common Questions
We answer your most frequently asked questions.
The price of your policy will depend on a number of factors around your heart attack(s) and state of health. Every application is assessed on an individual basis.
The specialist team of advisors at The Insurance Surgery regularly arrange policies for heart attack sufferers so are experienced in searching the market for the best rates.
Don’t worry. This is usually simply due to your application not being made by a specialist such as The Insurance Surgery who know who to approach for cover and how to process your application. Previously being declined does not count against you when you make a new application.
By applying to The Insurance Surgery you are in the hands of a team of experts who deal with Heart Attack life insurance on a regular basis. As a company, we have been helping provide cover for over 16 years so we know which insurers to approach to get you the cover you need at the best price we can find it. We understand what information the underwriters require and we can obtain this in the reports they will need to make a decision. We put in all the hard work so that you don’t have to.
Our customers love us.
Would recommend using this service
Tom has been incredibly helpful throughout the whole process of getting my life insurance set up. Very knowledgeable and absolutely ‘on it’ to get me the best product out there.
Mat Wise
First Class Experience
Service was first class, Simon kept me informed at every step in the process.I would have no hesitation in dealing with him again.
Duncan Fordyce
Great, Quick Service
Dealt with Karl who could not have been more helpful. Made the whole process of getting life insurance far easier than other providers I had approached.
Shelley Jenkins
Fantastic!
Approved immediately. Process was so fast and a lot cheaper than I thought. Highly recommended.
Nicola Storr
Heart Attack Statistics UK…
- Heart attacks most commonly occur in people over the age of 45
- In England, each year approximately 50,000 men and 32,000 women suffer from a heart attack
- Heart Attack is one of the most common needs for emergency medical assistance
- Around 1 in 3 people who experienced a heart attack, die as a result
- For those surviving more than 28 days post attack, most will go on to live for many years
Symptoms Of A Heart Attack…
- Chest pain that can spread to the neck, jaw, arms and back.
- The severity of the pain can be hugely varied between heart attack and sufferers
- Feeling of panic / anxiousness
- Shortness of breath
- Lightheaded and feeling weak
- If full cardiac arrest occurs and the heart stops the person will not move, breath or respond to any situation
What Causes A Heart Attack?
A Heart Attack occurs when the blood flow from the heart is interrupted. Without the constant supply of blood, the tissue in the heart becomes permanently damaged.
The main cause of an attack is coronary heart disease as this causes blockages in the arteries due to a build-up of cholesterol. The accumulation of these deposits are called plaques. If a plaque bursts it causes a blood clot at the site which can prevent the flow of blood to the heart and therefore cause a heart attack.
Lifestyle factors strongly influence the chance of a Heart Attack. Just some of the things that cause an increased risk:
- Smoking
- Poor diet that is high in fat
- Being overweight
- Not staying fit and active
- Consuming excessive levels of alcohol
Some health conditions also increase the level of risk.
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Poorly managed High Blood Pressure
Heart Attack Treatment
Treatment options vary with the severity of the heart attack. Emergency widening of the coronary artery can be done by a coronary angioplasty, this procedure allows a stent (a flexible metal mesh) to be fitted to help keep the artery open. If this type of surgery isn’t an option a coronary artery bypass graft can be an option where a blood vessel from elsewhere in the body can be used as a graft.
Medication may be prescribed to break down blood clots. Also, blood thinning medication is often prescribed to avoid future clots occurring.
After A Heart Attack
If the Heart Attack was mild it is possible to experience no further complications, others who have suffered a major attack can have continued problems such as arrhythmia (irregular heart beat) due to the heart muscle being damaged. These can sometimes be controlled by medication, or may require a pacemaker to be fitted to regulate the heartbeat.
Staying well post Heart Attack means making lifestyle changes such as…
- Eating well
- Being active
- Keeping weight down
- Avoiding smoking
- Reducing alcohol intak
Long term medication is required, some typical types are…
- ACE inhibitors to lower blood pressure
- Anti-platelets to alter the consistency of the blood
- Beta-blockers to relax the heart muscle
- Statins to lower cholesterol
Useful Links
For more information on post heart Attack Life Insurance, you can call The Insurance Surgery’s team of highly skilled advisors on 0800 083 2829 or you can complete our simple online form and one of the team will give you a call to discuss your circumstances further.
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Obtaining Life Insurance after a Heart Attack is a Specialist Area. Let The Insurance Surgery Use Their Experience To Find You Competitive Cover.
The Insurance Surgery has many years experience sourcing life insurance, travel insurance, and other products for clients who have a history of Heart Attacks.
We take your full medical history into account before we recommend which insurance company is the most suitable for your needs.
Many insurers, once they hear about your Heart Attack will increase the cost of your insurance by huge amounts. We use our experience to guide you to insurance companies that will offer cheap, competitive, comprehensive cover.
Please find below a brief summary of how having had a Heart Attack may affect your life insurance and other insurance needs.
It is a myth that if you have had a Heart Attack you will not be able to obtain life insurance. It is often possible to obtain cover dependent on factors such as how old you were when the Heart Attack happened, how long ago the attack was and the severity of the Heart Attack. We will ensure that we apply to the most appropriate life insurance company for your personal circumstances.
As a specialist life protection broker we are best placed to provide the right advice for those customers who have suffered a heart attack. Please speak to us today so we can explore all the options that are available to you.
If you have had a Heart Attack and you wish to obtain Income Protection Insurance it can be possible to secure the cover with an increase in the cost of cover, however, there is also a very strong possibility of being declined.
We may, in certain circumstances, be able to arrange cover with exclusions relating to your Heart Attack. We cannot guarantee that a client who has had a Heart Attack will obtain Income Protection Insurance.
It may be possible to obtain Private Medical Insurance after a Heart Attack but it will depend on when the attack was, what medication you are receiving and what medical supervision is taking place. Generally, it will be more likely that and Private Medical Insurance you obtain will have Heart Attacks or heart problems excluded from the cover.
Obtaining Travel insurance after you have suffered a Heart Attack can be a time-consuming business. If you’d like to know more, follow this link
If you have suffered a Heart Attack at any point you will almost certainly qualify for an Impaired Life Annuity that will boost your retirement income by anything up to 40%