Originally Posted by wrightbrother

I've just been in the process of applying for my first life insurance policy... all this paperwork takes some time!

I'm wondering if the rest of you had to go in for medical examinations. I wouldn't complain too much if it was a few questions and taking my blood pressure, but I've been requested to go for an HIV blood test, a saliva test for smoking, and a urine sample for added fun.

I can only think that my travel 'worksheet' (too much time in Africa?) must have snagged me on this one... That and I'm a bit young to have life insurance.

Any other experiences on this?