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Haven Life Insurance Agency

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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: September 21st, 2024

Haven Life was founded in 2014 on the principle of making life insurance simple and accessible. The entire application process for a policy from Haven Life is online, which made Haven Life standout from others. Because of this, the agency has been featured in publications such as The Huffington Post, Forbes, Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, and others.

Haven Life offers future policyholders term life insurance with a quick application and approval process. It offers term policies that do not require a medical exam in certain cases.

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The Good

  • Positive Customer Reviews
  • Real Rate Quotes
  • Haven Life Plus Rider
  • Waiver of Premium Rider
  • Online Signup
  • Backed by MassMutual

Positive Customer Reviews

Haven Life has received several positive reviews on Best Company. Reviewers praise the easy and quick application process.

Real Rate Quotes

Haven Life offers potential policyholders real rate life insurance quotes. These quotes are based on the life insurance application information potential clients submit and other information from the underwriting process. These real rate quotes are available to applicants following the online application process.

Potential clients may need to undergo a medical exam prior to receiving approval and a finalized rate for a Haven Life policy.

A life insurance rate is based on several factors, including the amount of benefit coverage purchased, age, gender, occupation, and health. While a no-exam life insurance policy is more convenient to purchase, the monthly premium for these policies is a little higher than those of exam life insurance policies.

Haven Life's policies are not guaranteed issue, which means you need to complete underwriting. Depending on how your initial underwriting goes, you may need to schedule a medical exam before you can be approved.

Haven Life Plus Rider

Some insurtech agencies offer services like document storage or access to platforms that help with wills. Haven Life offers its Haven Life Plus Rider that goes beyond these services. This rider includes access to LifeSite, Trust & Will, Aaptiv, Timeshifter, and MinuteClinic.

LifeSite allows you to store important family documents securely. Trust & Will is a platform that helps users create and update legal wills.

Aaptiv, Timeshifter, and MinuteClinic support your health through physical activity, creating travel plans to prevent jet lag, and discounts on CVS MinuteClinic services. These three additional features make Haven Life stand out from traditional insurers and other insuretech agencies.

You can remove or apply to add this rider from your term policy at any time, which is another great feature of the Haven Plus Rider.

Unfortunately, this rider is not available in Florida, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Washington.

Waiver of Premium Rider

Haven Life also stands out for its waiver of premium rider. If you add this rider to your policy, premiums are waived if the you become disabled. The waiver of premium rider makes it easier to maintain your life insurance coverage and helps reduce financial strain if you experience a disability and are unable to work.

Although this rider makes Haven Life stand out from its insurtech competitors, it is not available in every state.

Online Signup

Haven Life is a pioneer of online life insurance coverage. Nearly the entire process of signing up for your policy is paperless. This makes buying term life insurance an easier and more convenient process.

Backed by MassMutual

MassMutual (Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company) owns Haven Life. MassMutual has earned high financial strength ratings from A.M. Best, Fit, Moody's Investors Service, and Standard & Poor's. These high ratings indicate MassMutual's financial stability and its ability to meet its claims obligations. You want to choose an insurer with high financial strength because you want your beneficiaries to be paid when they make a claim.

MassMutual has also been in the insurance industry since 1851, so it has stood the test of time. This backing by an established, experienced, and financially strong company in the life insurance industry is a great sign of stability and allows clients to trust Haven Life. MassMutual also has high financial strength ratings, which speaks to its financial stability.

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The Bad

  • Short Time in Business
  • Only Term Policies

Short Time in Business

With a life insurance provider, it's typically best to go with a company that's been established for decades, especially since policies are a longer term investment. Since Haven Life is still relatively young compared to other life insurance agencies and companies, it can be tough to gauge where the company will be in coming years.

However, Haven Life has been in business longer than other insuretech agencies and companies.

Haven Life is also backed by MassMutual which has a long history as an insurer and high financial strength ratings. This backing can offer Haven Life clients more confidence when they buy a term life insurance policy.

Only Term Policies

According to what we could find, Haven Life only offers term policies. Its policies are also not convertible to a permanent life insurance product.

Other top life insurance providers offer whole, universal, and variable universal life insurance policies as well. Potential clients interested in buying a permanent life insurance policy will have to find another company.

While a permanent insurance policy offers coverage for an entire lifetime, a term life insurance policy is cheaper because it only offers insurance coverage for a specified period of time.

If you're looking for a good term life policy with a convenient online application process, Haven Life is a great choice.

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The Bottom Line

Haven Life is still fairly new among life insurance providers, but it has turned some heads since its inception. Its financial backing with MassMutual is also encouraging considering its young age in the industry. The backing means that clients can trust Haven Life and be confident when buying a Haven Life insurance policy.

While those interested in a universal, variable universal, or whole life insurance policy will need to look elsewhere, Haven Life is a good company to choose.

Haven Life stands out from other insurers for its focus on term life insurance coverage and use of an online life insurance application. Purchasing a life insurance policy from Haven Life is a simple process, especially compared to more traditional life insurance agencies and companies.

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Larry Ray

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3 months ago

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Lizzie Conway, MA

The application process was super simple, friendly, and fast - and all online! I got my approval quickly and the steps are outlined very clearly. I'm a user experience content strategist, so I have to say - great job on your product UX! Also, great rates. :) The only issue I had was that you need to read your policy carefully. I wanted a 20-year policy and the document showed it expiring in 40 years, with the rates going up A LOT in years 20-40. I felt like I had been tricked and I didn't want to deal with having to remember to cancel my policy in 20 years, so my rates don't skyrocket. The good thing is that I called to asked about it and the customer service rep was very helpful and assured me that they contact you at the 20 year mark and ask you if you want to renew at the higher rates. So it's not an automatic renewal. Glad I asked! My one suggestion is to be more clear about the how the renewal rates work during the application process, so the customers aren't alarmed. Probably mention it after the application is approved and the customer needs to look over policy and still has option to cancel.

4 years ago

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Greg Banks Pasadena, MD

I was directed to Haven through my credit union Navy Federal. I read the reviews and read that they are a young company but backed by Mass Mutual who is a very well established Life insurance company. The process was easy, they had someone call to schedule me an at home or walk in medical appointment. I chose to go in for the appointment, it was quick and easy. I received a few more questions and my application was approved. Great experience, rates and monthly payments, I highly recommend them.

4 years ago

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Ashish Aggarwal Canyon Country, CA

I am (was) new to buying term life. And I shopped around for am best rating, price and convenience of buying. Nothing beats Havenlife. The other guys are so far behind. Almost all had me taking to an agent before they could do anything. With HavenLife, I bought my policy in 10 mins and after a quick at home health check, was on my way. Not the absolutely cheapest but not far from that price either. Ended up buying a second one for me and one for my wife!

4 years ago

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Reply from Haven Life Insurance Agency

Hi Ashish,

We're so happy to hear we were able to provide a smooth experience for you. We really appreciate you choosing Haven Life and we're always here to help. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

Best,

Elle

Jun. 26th, 2020

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Melissa Minchella Dickinson, TX

I reached out to two life insurance companies online and was seriously considering both. However one only offered a ten year term policy, while Haven provided the option of a 20 year policy with a medical assessment. The assessment was simple to schedule, the nurse practitioner made a 30 minute house call. I was approved with a monthly quote that was affordable for a 20 year policy. The staff was timely with communication and I am happy with my policy.

4 years ago

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Reply from Haven Life Insurance Agency

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, Melissa! We know protecting your loved ones is incredibly important and we value your choice to use Haven Life.

Please know we're always here if you need!

Best,

Elle

Jun. 18th, 2020

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J Hayes Corpus Christi, TX

Sometimes life plans change as it did for my wife and I. We find ourselves raising three of our grandchildren, and our main priority is to provide for them now and in the future the best we can. Working with Haven Life to secure a term life insurance policy has been an easy process. I did have to have a medical exam, but Haven made that a quick and easy process as well at no cost to me. I now have the added peace of mind knowing that for the next 20 years my family has some extra security.

4 years ago

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Reply from Haven Life Insurance Agency

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, J! We know protecting your loved ones is incredibly important and we value your choice to use Haven Life.

Please know we're always here if you need!

Best,

Elle

May. 14th, 2020

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Nyla C. Edison, NJ

Haven Life Insurance agency has been the medical/health insurance in my family since I was young. The coverage that they offer allows for our insurance to be accepted pretty much anywhere. My family and I know that we are to always be covered with this life insurance soon after death occurs.

3 years ago

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Ronie Norman Elkridge, MD

Thank you for your customer service. In this digital world we live it can become very easy to loose sight of the importance of customer service; especially due to limited face to face interaction. My experience with Haven life was a safe haven of warmth and professionalism. My transaction was very timely and well received... Thank you

4 years ago

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Seth McCombie ,

The registration process was very quick and easy. Customer service answers in just a few rings, I've never waited on hold, and they have all been cheerful and helpful. Did I mention they are all native English speakers? So glad they invested in that. Worth a lot.

4 years ago

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Jonathan Little Elm, TX

The process was fairly easy. The online application was user friendly. The medical exam was easy. They came to my house. Performed the exam on both my wife and myself for both our applications. Once we had the exam we were approved within days.

4 years ago

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TawniG Indio, CA

The process could not have been easier for me. Fill out the health questionnaire, schedule an in-home medical exam and receive an outstanding quote! All in just a few weeks compared to the months it took for another company to provide a quote that was much more expensive. Thank you, Haven, you have me for Life!

4 years ago

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Kathryn Tysinger Winston-Salem, NC

Very easy! I was able to fill out my own application (no spelling things for an agent 10 times), the at home health exam took about 30minutes. After that I received a follow up questionnaire to clarify any medications/conditions I had. It was to the point and the turn around time was very quick. I would recommend to anyone!

4 years ago

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Reply from Haven Life Insurance Agency

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, Kathryn! We know protecting your loved ones is incredibly important and we value your choice to use Haven Life. We're glad we could give you a great experience.


Please know we're always here if you need!

Best,

Elle

Jun. 26th, 2020

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Kudurika Clark Jonesboro, GA

I went to the website to get a quote on life insurance on a Sunday night. The process was very simple and I got my quote in 5 minutes, sign my documents. Within 15 minutes, I received my policy paperwork in my email.

4 years ago

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James Plemmons Moncks Corner, SC

The process was what I liked best about Haven Life. It was pretty straight forward toward a successful result. Step by step instructions were easy to follow and the people involved were professional and knowledgeable.

4 years ago

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Reply from Haven Life Insurance Agency

Hi James,

We're so happy to hear we were able to provide a smooth experience for you. We really appreciate you choosing Haven Life and we're always here to help.


Best,

Elle

Jun. 3rd, 2020

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Tocarra Jones Orlando, FL

My wife found this company through our bank Navy Federal and I couldn't be more satisfied. It was quick and easy process. They have really great rates and they even pay for your ex.

4 years ago

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Reply from Haven Life Insurance Agency

Thank you for sharing your experience, Tocarra! We're honored to have been able to provide you with an easy process.

Best,

Elle

May. 14th, 2020

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Carlos Diaz Los Angeles, CA

Previously had trouble getting an insurance company to cover me. No serious issues but the companies didn't take the time to ask questions. Haven Life did and they provided coverage, thanks much appreciated

4 years ago

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Malia Tice Truckee, CA

Applying online is great, but making the medical appointment needs to be easier. The fact that you cannot book online nor can you book more than 2 weeks out is very frustrating.

4 years ago

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Reply from Haven Life Insurance Agency

Hi Malia,

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us! I am sorry to hear that your exam scheduling experience didn't quite meet your expectations.

At this time, our exam vendor does not support extended scheduling or online self-scheduling. To help make this process easier, our team reaches out directly to applicants to help them schedule an appointment which works for them.

We can definitely see how these features would be helpful and would be happy to share this feedback directly with our vendor. We are always working to streamline the exam process for our applicants.

Please know our team is always here to help with any questions you have about your policy. So glad to have you as part of the Haven Life family!

Best,

Mar. 20th, 2020

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Thomas Habib Hawthorne, NY

As a first time buyer of life insurance, I found the process to be straightforward, thorough and pretty easy. I would highly recommend.

4 years ago

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Jason Yu Las Vegas, NV

Offers very nice riders! It's a company that tries and does good. Very convenient. Great rates. And an amazing support team.

4 years ago

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Martin Miami, FL

Was very easy to purchase my life insurance, the process was online and everything was very clear and easy from the beginning.

4 years ago

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Reply from Haven Life Insurance Agency

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with Haven Life, Martin! We're so happy to help you protect those who matter the most.

Best,
Elle , Haven Life Customer Success

Mar. 27th, 2020

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Alejandro Fayetteville, NC

easy process and application to get coverage, price is ok. I got approved for term life insurance online in less than 30 minutes.

4 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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Daniel Knisley Mt Pleasant, NC

Obtaining a term life policy with Haven Life was quick and easy. I highly recommend them for your life insurance needs.

4 years ago

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Reply from Haven Life Insurance Agency

Hi Daniel,

We're so happy to hear we were able to provide a smooth experience for you. We really appreciate you choosing Haven Life and we're always here to help.


Best,

Elle

May. 14th, 2020

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Fabio Ghirardello Westbury, NY

Easy, just answer a bunch of questions about your health and you're done.

4 years ago