Critical illness insurance cover is an insurance policy which covers you against critical illnesses such as heart attack, breast cancer, stroke, parkinsons disease etc.

It will pay out to the policy holder when he or she has been diagnosed with any of the Critical illnesses outlined in their policy documentation.

This payment can be used to pay off any outstanding financial obligations you may have such as your mortgage, personal loans, finance agreements etc and it means that both you and your family can concentrate on your recovery.

Each insurance provider of cover critical illness will cover a different range of illnesses and not all will cover breast cancer so always read your policy notes before committing and if you are still unsure then speak to your advisor but please ensure that they are qualified and independent.

As with any financial product, it is always recommended that you seek independent professional advice.

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