Advances in medicine mean that the chances of surviving a major illness are greater than ever before. However, the financial consequences of serious illness can be massive. A tax-free lump sum can help ease financial worries whilst you are undergoing treatment and recuperation.
In this section we investigate the reasons that might help you decide to invest in critical illness insurance, and the different types of policy you can choose. We also look at what you need to be aware of before purchasing a policy, including the details of the many different conditions that are covered, as well as the conditions and causes that are excluded.