Information and Benefits of Aviva Critical Illness Cover

When looking into different life insurance policies, there are many things to consider—the amount of coverage needed, who should be the beneficiary, and dependent coverage are all common questions.

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But what if you are diagnosed with a critical illness at some point in your life?

Does standard insurance cover that? Luckily, Aviva Critical Illness Cover is specifically created to assist individuals if they are diagnosed with a critical illness such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and Multiple Sclerosis, but to name a few.

What Does Critical Illness Cover Include?

Critical Illness Cover is a plan specifically created to assist individuals and their families in the event of a critical illness. This coverage will disburse either a full or partial payment to the assured or their dependents in the event of a critical illness finding to help lessen the financial burden during these difficult times.

Aviva Critical Illness Cover also provides holders with access to services from the RED ARC nursing group. These services will partner you with a fully trained and dedicated nurse to help come to terms with your condition and coordinate any treatment.

What Conditions are Covered Under Critical Illness Coverage?

Below is a table of conditions that are covered under Aviva’s Critical Illness Cover policy. Next to each condition is an outline of the stipulations that will surround a successful claim. These stipulations are based on the industry standards set forth by the Association of British Insurers.



This table does not go into detail about the severity of each condition, which may be important to make a successful claim. If you are interested in Aviva’s Critical Illness Coverage, please contact Claybrooke Life Insurance and one of our industry leading advisors can explain the terms and policy in more detail.

Condition

Stipulations

Compared to Industry Standard

Full Payment

Partial Payment

Alzheimer’s
Disease

Before
age 65, resulting in permanent symptoms

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Aorta
Graft Surgery

Resulting
in permanent symptoms

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Aplastic
Anaemia

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Bacterial
Meningitis

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Benign
Brain Tumour

Resulting
in permanent symptoms or requiring invasive surgery

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Benign
Spinal Tumour

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Blindness

Permanent
and irreversible

Meets
ABI

Yes

 

Cancer

Excluding
less advanced case

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Carcinoma
in Situ of the Breast

With
specified treatment

Own
definition

No

20%
of sum assured to a maximum of £20,000

Cardiomyopathy

Of
specified severity

Own
definition

Yes

 

Coma

Resulting
in permanent symptoms

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Coronary
Artery By-Pass Grafts

 

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Disease (CJD)

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Crohn’s
Disease

Treated
with intestinal resection

Own
definition

No

20%
of sum assured to a maximum of £15,000

Deafness

Permanent
and irreversible

Meets
ABI

Yes

 

Encephalitis

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Heart
Attack

Of
specified severity

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Heart
Valve Replacement or Repair

 

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

HIV
Infection

Caught
in the European Union, North America, Australia or New Zealand from a blood
transfusion, a physical assault or at work

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Intensive
Care

Requiring
mechanical ventilation for 30 consecutive days

Own
definition

Yes

 

Kidney
Failure

Requiring
dialysis

Meets
ABI

Yes

 

Liver
Failure

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Loss
of a Hand or Foot

Permanent
physical severance

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Loss
of Independent Existence

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Loss
of Speech

Permanent
and irreversible

Meets
ABI

Yes

 

Low
Grade Prostate Cancer

With
specified treatment

Own
definition

No

20%
of sum assured to a maximum of £20,000

Major
Organ Transplant

 

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Motor
Neurone Disease

Resulting
in permanent symptoms

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Multiple
Sclerosis

With
persisting symptoms

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Multiple
System Atrophy

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Paralysis
of a Limb

Total
and irreversible

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Parkinson’s
Disease

Before
age 65, resulting in permanent symptoms

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Pneumonectomy

Removal
of a complete lung

Own
definition

Yes

 

Pre-Senile
Dementia

Before
age 65, resulting in permanent symptoms

Own
definition

Yes

 

Primary
Pulmonary Hypertenstion

Of
specified severity

Own
definition

Yes

 

Progressive
Supranuclear Palsy

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Pulmonary
Artery Surgery

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Removal
of an Eyeball

 

Own
definition

No

20%
of sum assured to a maximum of £20,000

Rheumatoid
Arthritis

Of
specified severity

Own
definition

Yes

 

Severe
Lung Disease

Of
specified severity

Own
definition

Yes

 

Significant
Visual Impairment

 

Own
definition

No

20%
of sum assured to a maximum of £20,000

Stroke

Resulting
in permanent symptom

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Structural
Heart Surgery

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Systemic
Lupus Erythematosus

Of
specified severity

Own
definition

Yes

 

Terminal
Illness

 

Own
definition

Yes

 

Third
Degree Burns

Covering
at least 20% of the body’s surface area or covering at least 20% of the
surface area of the face or head

Enhanced
ABI+

Yes

 

Total
Permanent Disability

 

Meets
ABI

Yes

 

Traumatic Head Injury

Resulting in permanent symptoms

Meets ABI

Yes

 

 

When looking at coverage options, one of the biggest concerns and questions policy seekers ask is whether dependents will be covered under the policy and how much coverage is provided for them. With Avaia’s Critical Illness Cover, children are automatically included in the policy.

This coverage is limited, however. Dependent children can receive up to 50% of the amount assured, for up to £25,0000. Knowing that children are covered under this plan is a huge relief for many, especially in the event of a critical diagnosis that has a large effect on the family.



Purchasing an insurance policy is a great way to put your mind at ease and know that spouses and children will be protected is anything happens. Aviva’s Critical Illness Cover takes that one step further by offering assistance in the event of a critical illness.

If you need more information or would like to apply for this type of coverage, please call Claybrooke Life Insurance, and one of our highly trained insurance advisors will assist you. These advisors will discuss the different insurance options with you and walk you through the application process. They will also ensure that the policy being reviewed will fit all your needs.

Does Aviva do Life Insurance?

Yes, Aviva does life insurance at £9.89 per month for £238000 of cover.

Does Aviva do Life Cover?

Yes, Aviva life cover is £13.03 per month for £238000 of cover.

Does Aviva do Life insurance over 50?

Yes, Aviva Life insurance over 50 is £9.75 per month for £203000 of cover.

Does Aviva offer Income protection insurance?

Yes, Aviva Income protection insurance is £10.2 per month.

Does Aviva offer mortgage life insurance?

Yes, Aviva mortgage life insurance is £7.54 per month for £232000 of cover.

What are Aviva rates for critical illness cover?

Aviva rates for critical illness cover is £8.39 per month for £249000 of cover.

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Does the Aviva life insurance calculator show the monthly costs?

Yes, the Aviva life insurance calculator shows the positive monthly costs.

Does a Aviva life insurance advisor charge a substantial fee?

No, Aviva life insurance advisors are free.

Does Aviva offer whole of life insurance?

Yes, Aviva Whole Life Insurance is £6.86 per month for £202000 of cover.

Does Aviva offer Joint life insurance?

Yes, Aviva Joint life insurance is £7.39 per month for £281000 of cover.

Does Aviva offer Terminal illness cover?

Yes, Aviva Terminal illness cover is £7.74 per month for £269000 of cover.

Does Aviva offer Term life insurance?

Yes, Aviva Term life insurance is £7.88 per month for £208000 of cover.

Does Aviva do Decreasing term life insurance?

Yes, Aviva does decreasing term life insurance at £6.66 per month for £298000 of cover.

Does Aviva do Increasing term life insurance?

Yes, Aviva does increasing term life insurance at £9.58 per month for £239000 of cover.

Does Aviva do Level term life insurance?

Yes, Aviva does level term life insurance at £8.42 per month for £207000 of cover.

Does Aviva do Family income benefit life insurance?

Yes, Aviva does family income benefit life insurance at £8.76 per month for £283000 of cover.