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Health · Chapter 19 · Risk Classification

Preferred Risk

Definition
A better-than-average (low) risk rewarded with reduced premiums, based on the expectation of better-than-average morbidity experience. Typical markers: non-smoker, non-drinker, healthy weight.
In plain English
The healthy-lifestyle discount tier.
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