Table 4

Comparison of life insurance costs between smokers and non smokers.

Based on a joint application, (1) male 40 and (2)Female 39 Sum insured € 250,000

Term 25 years

This analysis demonstrates the additional cost of life insur

Company Name

Monthly premium Level term age 40/39

Monthly premium Level term age both Smoking

Difference over term

Caledonian Life

54

112

17,400

Canada Life

72

148

22,800

Friends First

54

112

17,400

Hibernian Aviva

72

119

14,100

Irish Life

66

119

15,900

New Ireland

60

117

17,100

Zurich

54

108

16,200

ance as a result of smoking for a couple aged 40 and 39