Life Insurance

Why does my wife, who is as old as me, pay a lower premium compared to me?

Why does my wife, who is as old as me, pay a lower premium compared to me?
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Tarun Chugh, MD and CEO, PNB MetLife explains why females pay a lower premium compared to males. As per the available mortality tables, it has been observed that female insured lives have a lower mortality experience compared to male lives. Thus, the benefit is given to them by charging lower premiums for protection policies. By doing this, the company ensures that a fair premium is charged to a life in line with the underlying risk from a gender perspective.