Serious Illness Cover

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serious illness cover

We have access to more than 20 insurers

Freedom of choice to find the most suitable cover today.

Give us 10 minutes of your time, when it suits you, to talk to one of our brokers and get your best serious illness cover quote.

Schedule a callback Request a quote

Serious Illness Cover

Serious Illness Cover (sometimes called Critical Illness cover) provides you with a lump sum payment in the event you are diagnosed with an illness specified in your insurance policy documentation.

A serious illness can have a devastating impact on your life and your family. Not only can it cause a huge amount of stress, an illness can cause a number of financial challenges, from the cost of medicines and certain treatments to travel and parking. These can mount up quickly and place added pressure if you have a mortgage, car loan repayments and other living expenses to take care of. Serious Illness Cover can help cover your costs if you fall ill and gives you the opportunity to focus on getting well.

What illnesses are covered?

The illnesses that are covered will vary depending on the policy, so it is important to discuss the policy document with your Sheridan Insurances broker. Common illnesses such as back injuries or angina are typically not covered. Those illnesses that are usually covered include:

  • some types of cancer
  • stroke
  • heart attack
  • multiple sclerosis
  • motor neuron disease
  • major organ transplantation
  • a benign brain tumour
  • severe burns
  • blindness
  • kidney failure

Serious Illness Cover is available as an add-on to most Life Insurance policies or it can be purchased on a standalone basis.

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Speed up your quotation by filling in our online serious illness cover questionnaire. Then request a call back and we’ll have prepared everything you need to know to choose the right coverage for your needs.

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Meet the team

Benny Sheridan

Director

Miriam Sheridan

Director

Noeleen Conaty

Insurance Broker

Your benefits…

Serious illness cover from Sheridan Insurances comes with a variety of benefits such as:

Our experienced and dedicated brokers who will research the market on your behalf
Freedom of choice to find the most suitable cover
Our in-depth understanding of policy terms to help you navigate the small print
Access to multiple different insurers
Reliable, trusted cover

Serious Illness Cover FAQs

We want to make sure you know exactly what serious illness cover from Sheridan Insurances protects you for.
Take a look at our FAQs or talk to one of our brokers.

Top Tip: Check the definition of illnesses on your policy
When taking Serious Illness Cover you might lean towards a policy that covers many illnesses. However, some policies may require your condition to be very serious before you can make a claim. Your Sheridan Insurances broker will discuss with you the restrictions, conditions and exclusions relevant to your policy and also whether there are any exclusions based on, for example, your medical history, job or lifestyle.
Did you know?

It can be difficult to obtain Serious Illness Cover if you already have an existing medical condition. Talk to your Sheridan Insurances broker to find out if this applies to your individual situation.

Visit Our serious illness cover knowledgebase

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