Blooming with health?

Despite fears over rising rates and the possibility of guaranteed rates being shelved, the critical illness sector looks set to remain in good health, particularly when taking the Association of British Insurers' move on definitions into account. Rachel Gordon explains.

The critical illness market currently seems extremely healthy.
Figures from the recent Swiss Re Life & Health report show the sector is
experiencing record growth. But, while intermediaries are

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