Bright Grey has extended the definitions of three critical illnesses it covers.
The move makes Bright Grey the latest provider to take a step forward in the so-called ABI+ definitions competition for critical illness policies.
It takes the total number of ABI+ definitions, ones that are above the ABI standard, to eight.
The improved definitions are for:
- Coronary artery bypass grafts - the requirement of surgery to divide the breastbone has been removed;
- Heart valve replacement or repair - as above;
- Benign brain tumour - the requirement for permanent neurological deficit with persisting clinical symptoms will be waived if the benign brain tumour is surgically removed.
Ian Smart, head of product development and technical support at Bright Grey, said: "It's important that we continue to develop our products to meet our customers' needs by updating conditions where appropriate.
"While the improved definitions are good news for consumers, the basis for recommending a provider shouldn't depend on the list of critical illness definitions it offers."
