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Scottish Provident reviews critical illness definitions
Consumers are set to benefit following Scottish Provident's decision to extend its critical illness cover and review some of its processes in order to make the application process easier.
The insurance provider has made some improvements to its range of covers, adding three new conditions to of critical illness definitions in order to "deliver quality protection products".
Primary pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary artery graft surgery and structural heart surgery are the new additions that now mean "an extended range of critical illnesses" are catered for by the provider.
The critical illness definition for HIV has also been reviewed, while criminal acts, drug abuse, aviation and hazardous sports and pastimes have been excluded from some of the insurer's products.
Consumers applying for cover will also face less paperwork thanks to the removal of the Plan Documents pack.
Those looking to put protection in place are advised to shop around in order to get the best deal, although discretion is recommended when using price comparison sites.
According to the British Insurance Brokers' Association, consumers should also not underestimate the usefulness of brokers because they are experienced and can give guidance on the best products.
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