Critical Illness

New age discrimination legislation becomes law in October 2006. Kirstie Redford looks at the effects the resultant older workforce may have on employers' group insurance schemes

The ABI critical illness (CI) working party review reached a crucial stage at the end of August. Party chairman, Nick Kirwan, answers some need-to-know questions

While depression is a serious illness, is it time for a more client-focused approach to underwriting? Paul Edwards investigates

Children's critical illness made headlines last year after a sharp jump in claims. Peter Madigan explores this often overlooked area to see if the end is nigh for this 'free' benefit

With the current definitions for critical illness set to change, Nick Telfer asks which way now for the CI market?

As the group critical illness market fails to make any headway, Peter Madigan asks what can be done to boost sales Click here to download pdf

Christine recently set up her own catering business, which currently employs five people. Two years since its launch, she is planning on doubling her workforce. Two employees currently work in management roles, the other three work as catering assistants....

In the second part of our series discussing the next generation of critical illness cover, Neil Reynolds examines reviewable and renewable products

As more insurers push reviewable critical illness contracts, Ronnie Martin explains what advisers should tell their clients

With the critical illness market in a state of turmoil, the search is on to find the next generation of successful products. Neil Reynolds looks at two possible solutions