L&G provides medical screening update

'Have a conversation with clients'

Adam Saville
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Legal & General reports it is ‘still receiving a good volume of health reports’ for customers from GPs

L&G said: "Due to current restrictions on physical distancing, the doctors and nurses who usually offer screenings, medical evaluations and tests cannot complete these at the moment.   "These screenings are primarily required as part of our underwriting approach as you know if your client should wish to have a higher financial amount of cover." Insurer has issued a list of evidence requirements for its medical limits to show how much cover can be offered without a screening. L&G said it recommends that advisers have a conversation with clients to determine what level of cover is appro...

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