Mike’s News Articles

Mike Raines of Raines Insurance Group discusses many topics on various news outlets across the Internet. Read about them here.

How to Get Life Insurance with Crohn’s Disease: A 2026 Guide

Last Tuesday, a 38 year old father in Ohio received his third life insurance decline in six months because of a minor flare up recorded back in 2021….

How to Get Life Insurance with Multiple Sclerosis: A 2026 Underwriting Guide

A Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis is not a permanent barrier to affordable coverage, yet 68% of patients are hit with unnecessary “Table 4” ratings…

How to Get Life Insurance with High Blood Pressure in 2026

A clinical diagnosis of hypertension is not a financial death sentence for your estate plan. While 48.1% of American adults currently manage high…

How to Get Life Insurance with Barrett’s Esophagus: A 2026 Underwriting Guide

A single pathology report showing intestinal metaplasia can trigger an automatic decline from 85% of big-box life insurance carriers, even if your…

How to Get Life Insurance with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) in 2026

What if a GFR reading of 55 isn’t the automatic decline you’ve been led to expect, but actually a gateway to a Standard rating with the right…

Life Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions: The 2026 Guide to Getting Covered

Last October, a 52 year old applicant with a history of coronary artery disease and a previous decline finally secured a $750,000 term policy after…

Whole Life Insurance: The Complete Guide to Permanent Protection (2026)

A “declined” notice from a standard insurance carrier is rarely the final word on your financial legacy. For the 14% of applicants who face medical…

Best Life Insurance Companies for 2026: Why the “Top” Choice Depends on Your Health

The carrier sitting at the top of every “best life insurance companies” list for 2026 could easily be the same company that issues you a 200% table…

Life Insurance for a Pre-Existing Condition: The Complete 2026 Guide to Getting Approved

A single “decline” letter from a major carrier doesn’t mean you’re uninsurable; it simply means you applied to the wrong company. In 2024,…