Health · Chapter 19 · Sources of Information
Special Questionnaires
Definition
Supplemental forms gathering detailed information about a non-medical aspect of the applicant's life: avocations, aviation, foreign residence/travel, finances, military service, or occupation. The most common is the aviation questionnaire, required of any applicant who spends significant time flying. Hazardous-activity questionnaires cover scuba, skydiving, racing (auto/motorcycle/boat), hang gliding, and mountain climbing. Underwriters may also pull a motor vehicle (DMV) report — the applicant's driving record is itself an underwriting source.
In plain English
When the application hints at a risky lifestyle, the insurer sends a deep-dive form on that one topic.
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