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Critical Illness

Critical Illness insurance

It's when you need to make a claim that you realise just how wise investing in a critical illness policy can be.

Considering just how many lives are affected by critical illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and stroke, it is surprising that more people do not take out critical illness insurance.

The principle is straightforward; in the event of one or more of the specified illnesses being diagnosed, the insurance company will pay out a lump sum after a specified survival period. Often, critical illness cover is combined with other types of insurance and may even provide an investment element so that, for example, a given sum will be paid out on the death of the insured.

Note - Critical illness policies should be checked as only some forms of cancer, heart attack and stroke are covered by this type of insurance.

IF THE POLICY HAS NO INVESTMENT ELEMENT THEN IT WILL HAVE NO CASH IN VALUE AT ANY TIME AND WILL CEASE AT THE END OF THE TERM. IF PREMIUMS ARE NOT MAINTAINED, THEN COVER WILL LAPSE.

CRITICAL ILLNESS PLANS MAY NOT COVER ALL THE DEFINITIONS OF A CRITICAL ILLNESS. THE DEFINITIONS VARY BETWEEN PRODUCT PROVIDERS AND WILL BE DESCRIBED IN THE KEY FEATURES AND POLICY DOCUMENT IF YOU GO AHEAD WITH A PLAN.

Company address: Premier Portfolio Financial Services, Churchill House, 120 Bunns Lane, London, NW7 2AS
T: 020 8446 7444 F: 020 8446 5553 Email: enquiries@premierportfolio.co.uk

The levels and bases of taxation are subject to change.

The guidance provided within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore primarily targeted at consumers based in the UK. This site does not confer any form of personalised financial advice. Should you wish to receive specific financial advice please contact us.

Premier Portfolio Financial Services is a trading name of Fairstone Financial Management Ltd. Fairstone Financial Management Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority – FRN 475973. Part of the Fairstone Group. Registered Address: 1 The Bulrushes, Woodstock Way, Boldon Business Park, Tyne and Wear NE35 9PF.

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