What is ABI+ critical illness cover?
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In short: Industry-standard definitions for core critical illness conditions set by the Association of British Insurers. Policies using ABI+ definitions for cancer, heart attack and stroke are easier to compare and generally clearer on what triggers a payout.
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Insurers may cover additional conditions beyond ABI+ minimums with their own wording.
Read the policy summary — survival periods and exclusion periods still vary.
See compare critical illness cover guide.
Primary source: abi.org.uk/products-and-issues/topics-and-issues/protection-insurance
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