Serious Illness Pay-out Westmeath: A €350,000 Success Story

A serious illness pay-out in Westmeath recently changed a family’s life — twice. A client of Ferris Financial Planning received €350,000 from a single Dual Cover policy with Irish Life. The most recent pay-out of €200,000 happened just last week.

A Plan That Paid Out Twice

This couple held a Dual Cover Serious Illness policy for over 20 years. The plan first paid out €150,000 when the female life received a cancer diagnosis. Last week, it paid a further €200,000 for the male life. One policy. Two claims. €350,000 in total.

The Call That Started the Process

When the second health issue arose, the clients called me at Ferris Financial Planning. I pulled the original policy documents and reviewed the terms. I spotted the potential for a claim and contacted Irish Life straight away to begin the process. The whole thing moved quickly from there.

What Makes This Pay-out So Remarkable

The client was treated as a day patient. He was back at work the same day I called him with the good news. That tells you everything about how these older policies work. A procedure that was considered serious 20 years ago may be routine today. But the plan still pays out the full amount. Modern policies often don’t offer the same generous definitions.

For more on how serious illness cover works, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has a helpful guide.

Review Your Cover — It Could Be Worth More Than You Think

Older policies are often forgotten. If you have a life or serious illness plan from a previous employer, a mortgage, or one set up years ago, get it reviewed. You may have more protection than you realise.

If you have questions about a serious illness pay-out in Westmeath or anywhere in Ireland, Richard is happy to help.

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Get in Touch 📧 richard@ferrisfinancialplanning.ie 📱 087 772 9268

Based in Westmeath, advising clients across Ireland.