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Abstract
Critical illness insurance is a complex type of coverage that does not enjoy wide appeal. Insurers around the world are introducing different strategies to attract consumers. This article explains why these changes are problematic and why insurers may be losing sight of the core value of critical illness insurance.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Insurance Medicine is a peer reviewed scientific journal sponsored by the American Academy of Insurance Medicine, and is published quarterly. Subscriptions to the Journal of Insurance Medicine are included in your AAIM membership.