Children's critical illness cover pays a lump sum if your child is diagnosed with a serious illness — from cancer and heart conditions to neurological disorders and intensive care admissions. Payouts typically range from £10,000 to £100,000 depending on the condition and the level of cover.
Cover is available for children up to age 18, or up to 23 if still in full-time education. It's available to biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parents, and legal guardians.
Most parents don't think about this cover until they need it. The ones who have it are glad they didn't wait.
In many cases, yes. Some critical illness policies include children's cover as a free add-on. We'll check whether your existing policy includes it and whether the level of cover is sufficient — or whether a standalone policy would be better.
Yes. Cover is available to biological parents, step-parents, adoptive parents, and legal guardians, reflecting the reality of modern family life.
Usually up to age 18, or up to 23 if the child is still in full-time education. The exact terms vary by insurer — we'll confirm what applies to the policy we recommend.