Numerical Rating Method
A life underwriting method that scores each risk factor in points against a standard of 100.
In the numerical rating method, a standard life is taken as 100. The underwriter adds debit points for adverse factors (such as overweight, high blood pressure or a hazardous job) and subtracts credit points for favourable ones. The total decides whether the life is accepted at standard rates, accepted with an extra premium, or declined.
