Critical Illness

While applauding the ABI's latest on Total and Permanent Disability, Ian Jefferies says Critical Illness cover needs innovation if sales are to improve

Bupa has revealed that 2% of critical illness claims were declined due to non-disclosure between January and September 2009, compared to 8.6% in the same period in 2008.

Terminally ill cancer patients and people undergoing chemotherapy are being threatened with benefit cuts if they do not attend back-to-work interviews, warn Macmillan Cancer Support and Citizens Advice.

Fortis is offering advisers 10% additional commission for three months in recognition of its success at the ifs Financial Innovation Awards.

Axa is set to enhance its critical illness (CI) cover following a product review and consultation with advisers.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) believes a clear consensus has emerged surrounding its proposals to reclassify the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) definitions.

Leon, (50) a shipping manager, has just married Emma (45) who has an 18 year-old daughter, Joanne.

Skandia has launched a service for advisers writing high value protection cases.

Legal & General is reducing premiums for people applying for a critical illness policy where cover for cancer has been excluded.

Pruprotect has unveiled a new website to coincide with the launch of its Essentials plan.