It is reasonable to assume that a global health crisis like the coronavirus would have some impact on your life insurance policy acceptance and premiums, if you are currently in the application process stage.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus or COVID-19 a pandemic. The virus has spread to all corners of the world, infecting almost 2 lakh people and killing close to 8,500. In India (at the time of publishing this story), 147 people have tested positive for coronavirus and three people have died, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
So, now the question rises, will a life insurance policy cover the death of a policyholder due to COVID-19? Also, will you be able to get a life insurance policy after contracting the virus?