Aviva has announced a series of changes to its individual critical illness cover, reflecting amendments to the Association of British Insurer’s (ABI) model wordings for cancer and dementia.
The insurer stated that the changes are designed to increase access to cover for policyholders diagnosed with cancer, dementia and mental health conditions across both its Core and Upgraded propositions. Cover for prostate cancer has been upgraded to include a full payment to those undergoing surgery to remove the prostate, focusing on the impact of the surgery and aligning to current medical practice. Prostate cancer had previously been excluded from CI cover but has now been added if treated via a prostatectomy. Aviva will now also pay claims for less advanced forms of non-melano...
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