The critical illness template is 'broken' - so start with the premise that any condition which results in an agreed outcome deserves to be paid
Changes ensure the insurer "once again features as one of the top critical illness providers," says Alan Lakey
National AIDS Trust (NAT) applauds Association of British Insurers (ABI) decision to exclude "discriminatory" wording
Simplifications for heart attack, stroke and cancer (and more) with exclusions removed
Consolidation of "market-leading" position with better quality of choice and by mirroring Aviva's two-pronged approach to children's cover
Critical Illness Extra (CIx) supports a total of 95 conditions and includes children's cover as well as virtual GP service plus RedArc nurses
New version is "a different beast entirely" compared to individual CIC plans, says Alan Lakey
"Any upgrade is welcome if the result is more claims paid," says CIExpert's Alan Lakey
Customers will be able to choose between 'no cover', 'standard cover' and 'enhanced cover' for children within CIC, which can now include 12 additional child-specific conditions.
CIExpert has analysed the launch of Aviva's business protection policies and described its Relevant Life plan with integrated critical illness cover as a ‘breakthrough' for the protection market.