Which of these characteristics of an applicant is NOT taken into consideration when assessing risk for Disability coverage?

• A. Age
• B. Occupation
• C. Medical history
• D. Number of children

Answer: (D)

Disability coverage underwriting focuses on factors that change the likelihood and potential duration of a claim. Age matters because older applicants generally have a higher probability of disability and may have a shorter to-claim window. Occupation matters because some jobs carry more physical risk or likelihood of injury, which increases the chance of a disability claim. Medical history matters because past or current health conditions directly influence future disability risk and expected claim costs. The number of children doesn’t affect the likelihood of becoming disabled or how long a disability might last, so it isn’t used to assess risk for disability coverage. It might influence overall financial planning or coverage needs in other contexts, but not the underwriting risk for disability benefits.