AIG Life removes last Covid underwriting restrictions

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John Brazier
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AIG the latest insurer to roll back Covid restrictions to pre-pandemic levels on its protection underwriting

The latest move follows AIG UK's life insurance business easing its Covid-related restrictions in April and May. AIG Life has now increased the maximum level of underwriting loading it is willing to insure people at, including for people considered clinically vulnerable to Covid-19. The insurer stated that this includes people aged 65 and over, and those with a high BMI, diabetes, or on immunosuppressants. Helen Croft, head of underwriting strategy at AIG Life said: "We've done the responsible thing throughout this turbulent year and continued to give more than 95% of customers the...

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