'My payout means we can move on and concentrate on the future'

A 44-year-old woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer during the pandemic has spoken to The Times about how important it is to get the right kind of insurance and to give your insurer the right information. Business centre manager Sara took out the critical illness policy with Aegon in 2018, arranged by financial adviser firm Cover My Bubble. She was paying £20 a month for the policy. Being diagnosed during lockdown meant that Sara needed to be shielded. Her husband Danny, a drain technician, had to stay home to care for her, so was also unable to work. They were both furloughed bu...