FTRC awards 10 gold CI quality ratings

Decided by 'independent' panel

Adam Saville
clock • 2 min read

23 critical illness (CI) propositions from 13 protection providers rated

The Financial Technology Research Centre (FTRC) has awarded a record 10 gold ratings to seven providers across 23 CI product propositions this year. Its critical illness quality ratings, decided by a panel of independent medical practitioners, are decided by benchmarking key features, such as pay-out amount as well as adult and children definition wordings. Claims processes are also reviewed, as are added value services. Gold ratings have been awarded to AIG CiC Start, AIG Your Plan, Aviva Upgraded, Guardian, Guardian Combined Life & CI, Legal & General Cix, Royal London Enhanced, ...

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