Old Mutual Wealth updates critical illness cover

Adam Saville
clock • 4 min read

Nearly 80 enhancements to make CIC 'more than just a product'

New medical conditions, clearer definitions, and improvements to payment conditions, as well as children's cover enhancements, have been added to Old Mutual Wealth's critical illness cover (CIC). Additional Care Benefit, an additional £50,000 (or benefit amount if lower) paid to claimants suffering long-term illness to pay for extra care, is also included as part of CIC. All upgrades come as standard without the need to bolt on additional cover and mental health coverage has been added. Old Mutual's 'There For You' service, offering extra services such as serious illness support, bere...

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