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S'pore Life Insurance Association to consider if critical illnesses claims should rely more on disease severity over procedures: Gan Kim Yong
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points A review is set to commence in 2027, where the Life Insurance Association will explore alternative methods for determining claimable conditions. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong noted that certain plans use treatment procedures to gauge the financial impact of a severe illness.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong noted that certain plans use treatment procedures to gauge the financial impact of a severe illness. This approach is intended to help policyholders cope with financial burdens.
A review is set to commence in 2027, where the Life Insurance Association will explore alternative methods for determining claimable conditions.
The association will consider defining claimable conditions based on the disease itself and its severity, rather than specific procedures, with further details available from the source.
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Category: News Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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