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Financial provision in the event of serious illness

Critical Illness Cover protects an individual in the event of a serious illness, disease or medical condition. It pays out a tax-free lump sum on the diagnosis of one of the illnesses specified in the policy details.

Different providers use different definitions in relation to Critical Illness Cover. It is therefore very important to select a plan that pays out in the event of a wide range of medical definitions.

This benefit can often be incorporated within a life assurance policy and is frequently used to cover a mortgage.

The policy may not cover all definitions of a critical illness.  For definitions please refer to the Key Features and Policy documents.

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