Cirencester Friendly removes short deferred IP

From 2pm on 31 March

Adam Saville
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Friendly society to temporarily cease offering day one, one week and four week income protection

Cirencester Friendly is unable to offer policies with day one, one week and four week deferred periods for its income protection contracts (Income Assured Enhanced and My Earnings Protected) from 2pm on Tuesday 31 March. In addition, it has temporarily removed the option to select Day One Accident Protection, Day One Severe Injury Cover and the range of My Extra Benefits, which includes Fracture & Hospitalisation Benefits. The friendly society said the decision was made with its members in mind and in light of other providers removing short deferred period policies from the market. ...

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