Critical Illness
F&TRC rolls out age-banded critical illness analysis for advisers
Data from each insurer
One in eight would need to sell home without income - Zurich
Nine in 10 do not have income protection
L&G updates critical illness policy with RedArc services
Legal & General has updated its critical illness product by partnering with RedArc to introduce six additional support services for its customers.
Aegon pays 95% of critical illness claims
Life claims steady at 98%
Scottish Widows updates critical illness definitions
'Removing complexity'
Income protection claims move 'will boost IP take-up'
The Income Protection Task Force (IPTF) has said it is "delighted" by the recent publication of income protection (IP) claims statistics by insurance companies, and argued the move would boost consumer confidence in the market.
LV= IP and CI claims paid dip slightly
LV= has announced it paid 91% of income protection (IP) and 88% of critical illness (CI) claims in 2011.
Bright Grey adds simple life and CI product
Bright Grey has added to its simplified products offering with the launch of its Lifestyle Plus plan.
Gender ruling may worsen protection ownership differences
Ageas has questioned whether the impending move to gender neutral pricing will result in women falling further behind men in their willingness to protect themselves.
Around the world: Hong Kong CI
Critical illness products are continually evolving worldwide. With this in mind, Greg Becker checks out some interesting developments in Hong Kong.
Parents unaware of children's CI benefits
Parents are risking the financial security of their families should they become seriously ill by not buying critical illness (CI) protection.
Disease of the month: Meningitis
This is a common illness that strikes people in different ways, though its effects can last a lifetime. Mary Randell explains the underwriting implications of meningitis.
Govt set to bulldoze welfare reforms through Lords
The government looks set to force through its controversial welfare reforms without giving the House of Lords a chance to readdress the amendments it made.
Brits still prefer pets to loved ones
Brits would rather insure pets than themselves or their families, a survey has found.
Zurich pays 92% of CI claims
Zurich has revealed it paid 92% of critical illness (CI) claims last year.
Protection products most complex - ABI
Critical illness (CI) and mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) are among the most complicated financial products for consumers to understand, the ABI has found.
Bright Grey ups CI claims paid
Bright Grey paid out 91% of critical illness (CI) claims in the last six months of 2011.
Govt targets 500,000 fewer disability claims
The government is seeking to cut half a million people from the disability benefits list when the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is introduced.
RGA reissues top trumps CI cards
The Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) is once again issuing its set of popular Top Trumps-style cards designed to help demystify critical illness (CI).
Changing lifestyle could prevent 40% of cancers
Bad lifestyle choices such as smoking, poor diet, high alcohol intake and excess weight are responsible for ‘around 40% of all cancers', according to new research.
Ageas overhauls CI cover
Ageas Protect has overhauled its critical illness (CI) product to include15 ABI+ condition definitions and extended its relationship with Best Doctors.
Disease of the month: Polycystic kidney disease
This genetic illness affects about one in 800 people in the UK. Mary Randell explains how advisers can offer cover for it
Friends Life unveils IFA protection proposition
Friends Life has completed its full launch with the unveiling of its individual protection proposition for IFAs.
