Underwriting

With numerous types of epilepsy and a variety of different kinds of epileptic seizure, underwriting for customers living with the condition can be troublesome. Vanessa Leyland fills in the gaps.

With the variance in survival rates so dependent on type, insurers underwriting clients with brain tumours must stay informed on all the relevant statistics. Angela Kidd provides the details.

Depending on the variation of cerebral palsy a person suffers from, insurers can range from offering cover at standard rates to declining the application altogether, writes Lea Taylor

With the media focus on alcoholism making people rethink their drinking habits, Emma Gregson looks at the implications alcohol misuse and dependence has on premium ratings

With so many different variations of aneurysms, understanding the difference is key to deciding what kind of cover can be offered to those living with the condition, says Debra Bradley

While thyroid disorders are relatively low risk, lack of control over the condition could cause problems for potential policyholders, reveals Daniel Patrick

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Underwriting

Debra Bradley assesses the impact of worldwide travel,smoking and cannabis use on respiratory diseases and theunderwriting of those conditions

Some thyroid gland disorders can have serious implications. Simon Taylor gives an underwriter's view of the various levels of risk associated with each condition