Aviva extends critical illness cover

Adam Saville
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Two new adult conditions, three for children and kids age limit increased

Enhancements to Aviva's Critical Illness+ and Life Insurance+ policies include the addition of brain abscess when undergoing defined treatment (eligible for full payment) and less severe third-degree burns meeting a defined criteria (available for lower of £25,000 or cover amount). Customers who need to stay in hospital for more than seven consecutive nights will now be eligible for a £100 hospital benefit per night (from the eighth night to a maximum of £3,000).   Children's enhancements The upgraded version of Aviva's critical illness policy will now cover diabetes mellitus type ...

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