Critical Illness is a budding option in the group voluntary market, shaped in part by health care reform, more high-deductible health plans and greater employer interest in voluntary products. The challenge for carriers now is twofold: developing a competitive product without getting into an “arms race” of new eligible conditions and liberalized guarantee issue guidelines; and establishing a solid distribution network with effective enrollment procedures. This article focuses on product development.
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