"Mortality risk" refers to the probability or likelihood of someone dying or facing death. It is a measure of the chances of someone losing their life. Full definition
To continue coverage, the policyholder will have to renew the contract, usually at a higher rate to reflect the increased mortality risk of the insured person. (mylifeinsurancequotes123.com)
They should charge rates which reflect the actual mortality risks of those people who have serious health problems or who engage in potentially dangerous activities. (policybazaar.com)
The researchers also looked at more recent exposure and found a 24 per cent increase in mortality risk in 2002 to 2009 for each additional unit of pollution people were exposed to in 2001. (sciencedaily.com)