£22m paid out by MetLife UK

Individual Protection plans paid in last 12 months

Cameron Roberts
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MetLifeUK has paid out over £22m in the last 12 months, with nearly 24,000 claims approved and paid to its individual protection customers.

The latest data revealed by the provider stated that there was an average of 95 accident and illness claims were paid every day in the last 12 months. Sickle cell disease was the most claimed sickness and roadside accidents were the biggest cause of injury claims. The provider claims that its payments are distributed typically within three to five days. With almost 13,000 hospitalisation claims as well as over 9,000 broken bone claims being sold. Dominic Grinstead, CEO of MetLife UK comments: "Supporting our customers is our number one priority, so ensuring we paid claims as quickl...

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