
Not every medical non-disclosure justifies claim rejection
The Appeal Tribunal found that an undisclosed diagnostic test was not material to the insurer’s assessment of the risk and ordered the claim to be paid.

The Appeal Tribunal found that an undisclosed diagnostic test was not material to the insurer’s assessment of the risk and ordered the claim to be paid.

The Appeal Tribunal found that voluntary pre-claim benefit increases were distinct from post-claim escalation and could not be used to support a fixed 10% increase.

The ruling highlights the need for the timely communication of beneficiary changes in life insurance policies.