Friends Life launches extra care benefit for CI customers

Extra care cover provides additional financial support to those customers whose critical illness or total and permanent disability is severe and life-changing. A lump sum of £50,000, paid in addition to the main sum assured, will be provided for those customers who are left with severe, permanent symptoms as a result of their critical illness or total permanent disability. It's also in place for customers who are diagnosed with certain conditions at a young age. Friends Life said that the £50,000 can provide further financial support to help with expenses such as home adaptions, fu...