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What We Compare For You

Our brokers assess each insurer across the areas that matter most.

Conditions Covered

Policies vary from 30 to 60+ conditions. We compare exactly what each insurer covers, including cancer, heart attack, and stroke definitions.

Claim Payout Rates

Some insurers pay out on 98%+ of claims, others less. We show you the real claim statistics so you can choose with confidence.

Price vs Value

The lowest-cost policy isn't always the right fit. We compare premiums against the quality of cover to find genuine value for your circumstances.

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The broker will present quotes from leading insurers so you can compare options and choose the cover that's right for you. There's no obligation to proceed.

Conditions Typically Covered

Not all insurers cover the same conditions. We compare the differences.

Cancer
Heart attack
Stroke
Multiple sclerosis
Kidney failure
Liver failure
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Major organ transplant
Motor neurone disease
Parkinson's disease
Blindness
Deafness
Dementia including Alzheimer's
Paralysis of limbs
Loss of limbs
Loss of speech
Heart valve surgery
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac arrest
Benign brain tumour
Bacterial meningitis
Encephalitis
Traumatic brain injury
Third degree burns
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Aplastic anaemia
Pulmonary artery surgery
Surgery to aorta
Primary pulmonary hypertension
Respiratory failure
Lung disease
Spinal stroke
Multiple system atrophy
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Removal of an eyeball
Total permanent disability

Some insurers cover over 100 conditions. A broker will compare the exact conditions covered by each policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing critical illness cover.

Policies vary significantly between insurers. The number of conditions covered ranges from around 36 to over 100. Claim definitions, payout percentages, and additional benefits all differ. Comparing ensures you get the right cover.
Most standard policies cover around 36 conditions. Enhanced policies from some insurers can cover over 100 conditions across different severity levels.
Focus on the conditions covered and their definitions, claim payout rates, whether children's cover is included, additional benefits like wellbeing support, and of course the monthly premium.
No. Industry-wide, around 90.5% of critical illness claims are paid. Individual insurers vary. A broker will call to discuss which insurers have the strongest claim records.
Yes. There are no fees for comparing quotes. A broker will call to discuss your needs and provide quotes from leading UK insurers.

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