Standard's declined CI claims fall over 10%

It says in 2006 it rejected 7.5% of claims, 3.3% of which were because the claim did not meet the policy definition – down from 10% in 2005 – while 4.2% of claims were dismissed because of non-disclosure. In these cases it says where a claim has been declined because it does not meet policy definitions it is because a customer has tried to claim for an illness or condition which is not covered by their policy – including customers who have asked whether their policy will cover a diagnosed medical condition in case they may qualify. And where Standard Life has declined a claim because of...