Yes, obese people may qualify for life insurance, if money is no object.
Or, if they're happy with a low value, guaranteed issue life insurance policy, like the kind Globe Life or Mutual of Omaha sells, they can buy one there, too.
Different life insurance companies have different BMI cutoff lines, for each of their programs.
If you know someone who is obese, who wants life insurance, they may be best off going to a high risk life insurance broker in your area.
Here's how you can learn more about high risk life insurance and get a quote online.