Critical Illness, Critical Illness Insurance, Critical Illness Cover

Critical Illness Insurance
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Congratulations, you've just faced one of the hardest facts in life; the chance that you won't always enjoy the good health you're in today. No one likes to imagine that critical illness can happen to them, but the fact is the risks are much higher than most people would like to admit.


It's a Critical Fact What does this Insurance do?

1 in 5 men and 1in 6 women suffer a critical illness before their normal retirement age.

35% of men and 46% of women who develop cancer survive at least 5 years.

78% of stroke victims survive for at least 1 year.

(Source: Munich Re 2005)


Bearing in mind the undisputed risks of getting a critical illness, this insurance is certainly the most under-rated insurance around. It pays out a tax-free lump sum if you are diagnosed with one of the many critical illnesses listed on your policy and you survive at least 28 days* after initial diagnosis.

CLICK HERE to see a typical list of insured illnesses

* some insurers specify 14 days


Why are we so cheap?

After extensive research we've teamed up with Click Life the Internets' leading cut price Life & Critical Illness Insurance broker . And Click Life have approved extra special discounts for all our clients. That means you'll get a premium for critical illness insurance that's virtually impossible to beat.

 

And all the Help you Need.

On this site you'll find lots of articles to read about critical illness insurance. But in the end, it's essential you have a chat with an expert at Click Life. This type of insurance is much more complicated than most people realise and you can't afford to make a mistake. By speaking to an expert, you'll avoid the pitfalls and ensure you get best your money can buy.

To start off just ask for a quote now and answer a few simple questions. A Critical Illness Insurance expert will phone you back within 24 hours. Don't buy without taking advice!

Sometimes Critical Illness Insurance gets a bad press - why?

Around 20% of claims are rejected by insurance companies and this has resulted in some bad press. The two main reasons for this rejection is that the diagnosed illness is not specified on the policy ( CLICK HERE to see a typical list of insured illnesses) or the insurance company finds that the claimant failed to fully disclose their medical history when they completed their application form.

To avoid these problems you should discuss with the expert from Click Life, the actual illnesses and conditions insured by the policy you're thinking of choosing. Then when you complete the detailed application form, tell them EVERYTHING about your medical history. Don't miss anything out. Include every visit to your GP you can remember, no matter how trivial, and of course full details about any referrals you've had to hospitals or Medical Consultants. That way you'll avoid the possibility that any subsequent claim could be rejected.




Life Insurance can be added to your Critical Illness Insurance policy.

There are two good reasons for considering a combined Critical Illness and Life policy. The first reason relates to the Survival Period which is required for a valid critical illness claim. (All critical illness policies require policyholders to survive for a specific number of days following diagnosis of the illness. This is usually 28 days although some insurers have brought it down to 14 days.) If you have a combined Critical Illness and Life policy, then if you died within the Survival Period, whilst the critical illness part of your policy would be invalidated, your Life cover would still pay out. So by having a combined policy you're covered for all eventualities.

Secondly, it might seem strange, but often it's cheaper to buy a combined Critical Illness and Life Insurance policy than just critical illness alone. We don't want to bore you with the details, but insurance companies get tax breaks on their life insurance business which are not available for critical illness insurance. However, if they issue a combined Life and critical illness policy, that does qualify for the beneficial tax treatment and they pass these savings on in lower premiums.

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Articles
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Critical Illness Insurance. Do you really need it, or is it a waste of time?
There is a 1 in 5 chance that a man will suffer a long-term critical illness before his normal retirement age. So why isnt critical illness insurance more popular? This article investigates the reasons and reinforces the importance of this form of insurance.
Life Insurance and Life Assurance are not the same!
Life Insurance and Life Assurance are different. Most people assume they are one and the same product and their online searches reflect this. What are the differences and what are they used for? This article provides an explanation for the layman.
Critical Illness Insurance. Critical or Ridicule?
An introduction to one very valuable form of life insurance called critical illness insurance.
Critical Illness Insurance. Big changes on the horizon
Critical illness insurance is beginning to price itself out of the market. But moves are afoot to bring in Menu Pricing. This will enable you to select which illnesses you want to insure against and you simply pay for that level of cover. This article explains.
Life Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance. Cancer tests to increase womens premiums
The life insurance industry seeks approval to ask women for test results that can predict breast and ovarian cancer. This article explains.
Critical Illness Insurance. Critically important – time to take cover
Tell the whole truth on your application form. Currently one in four of claims are rejected.
Insurance Are you covered and don't realise it?
It might be worth checking whether you are forking out for two different insurance policies that cover you for exactly the same thing. Selling duplicate insurance policies is, after all, how some companies make their money.
Calculating The Life Insurance Cover You Need
You family will need cash to survive when you've gone. They will also need a monthly income to replace your salary. Follow our guide to calculating the level of life insurance you need.
A Choice Of Critical Illness Cover
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