AIG Life announces 'simpler' CI definitions and increased pay-outs

Adam Saville
clock • 1 min read

'Start from yes' philosophy at heart of critical illness policy

AIG Life has made over 40 enhancements to critical illness (CI), including simplified definitions, an expanded range of medical conditions and increased payment levels. Early stage low-level cancers, severe mental health, sepsis, pregnancy complications, and a seven-day intensive care condition will now see customers receive a payment. Additional partial payments have increased to 50% of the money payable up to £35,000 for both adults and children. Children's CI and child-specific condition payments are now 50% of the sum assured up to £35,000, while child death benefit - paid early i...

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