CIExpert on Canada Life's individual CI upgrade

Is adding more conditions in industry’s best interest?

Adam Saville
clock • 4 min read

'Solid improvements that will increase claims paid,' says Alan Lakey

Canada Life individual protection has upgraded its critical illness plan, following the last enhancements in May 2017. Its ‘CanProtect' name has been dropped in favour of ‘Life Assurance Plus Critical Illness Cover' and ‘Life Assurance'. "As is always the case, subsequent innovations and improvements by rival providers caused a gradual slide down the quality table," says CIExpert director Alan Lakey. "The latest raft of improvements, highlighted below, ensures that Canada Life is not forgotten when advisers hunt for a quality offering." The verdict According to Lakey, "Canada Li...

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