Glossary
Protection & Insurance
Critical Illness Cover
Critical illness cover pays a tax-free lump sum if you are diagnosed with a specified serious illness — typically including cancer, heart attack and stroke.. The key variable between policies is the number and definition of conditions covered — two policies at the same premium can differ significantly in what they actually pay out for. Always compare on definitions, not just premium or number of conditions listed.
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