CURA CASE STUDY: Arranging type 1 diabetes life cover

Curavision ABCs

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Kathryn Knowles discusses the case of David who came to Cura looking for life and critical illness cover

David* had recently moved with his family into their new home and wanted some financial protection in place. David and his wife wanted to know that they would each be financially secure if they fell critically ill, or either/both of them died during the mortgage term. They had a young child and wanted to make sure that she would be looked after, should the worst happen. David approached us because he has type 1 diabetes and was not sure which insurer would be the best for him. We arranged insurance for both clients, but I am focusing upon David for this piece, as he had the medical histo...

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