Royal London updates diabetes underwriting rules

Other changes announced by the provider include updates to the family history of customers with Type 2 diabetes to include no additional ratings "at all" for life, critical illness and income protection cover. Underwriting decisions for customers with both a family history of diabetes and heart disease have also been updated, as Royal London said more online decisions have been put in place for customers with a family history of stroke. In addition, the provider has extended the maximum sum assured available for customers aged 80 and over from £100,000 to £2,000,000.  Craig Paterso...