Understanding the Essence of Critical Illness Insurance (CI)

Veronicadewilde
5 min readJan 17, 2023

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Today we will discuss a type of insurance called critical illness term 100. It has a return on premium upon death.

Critical Illness is a crucial tax-free lump sum that individuals diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses such as cancer, heart attack, stroke, blindness, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, organ transplant, kidney failure, or paralysis can receive. These illnesses are prevalent, and you or someone you know may likely experience them. It’s unfortunate, but many people face severe financial hardship due to prolonged illnesses. Therefore, it’s essential to be aware of the benefits of Critical Illness and consider it as a wise investment to secure your financial future.

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Veronicadewilde

Financial Architect/ Tax Expert implementing financial freedom through education. I’m also the author of Papilio, a diary of Travels, Romance and Adventures.