Aviva has announced it has updated its protection underwriting approach through the removal of further Covid-19 restrictions.
From today (25 April) the provider has withdrawn the following question relating to a recent diagnosis or symptoms of Covid-19 from its underwriting application: Within the last 14 days have you experienced any of the following symptoms: a new continuous cough, breathing difficulties, a high temperature or fever, or a loss or change to your sense of taste or smell; or been diagnosed with Coronavirus (Covid-19)? The latest changes aim to help speed onboarding for customers and prevent delays for those who might experience mild Covid-19 symptoms. Aviva previously relaxed its underwri...
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