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Critical Illness
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Critical illness insurance coverage continues to evolve, offering more than just a lump-sum payout. Check out the Top 10 Lifetime Critical Illness Insurance Ratings for Q4 2020.

2020-12-21 8min read
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2020 was by no means an easy year. With several waves of the novel coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong, public awareness of health issues has heightened, leading to an increased demand for protection-oriented insurance products. As the year draws to a close, a review of this year's whole life critical illness insurance reveals that, in addition to providing lump-sum compensation, some products have introduced ongoing cancer treatment coverage. "Ongoing Cancer Treatment Coverage" refers to additional compensation provided to the insured during cancer treatment, helping to offset medical expenses (such as costly targeted drugs) and alleviate financial pressure. This quarter, several insurance companies have also launched similar new products to capture a share of the whole life critical illness insurance market. Let’s take a look at the latest rankings:


 
Top 10 Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance (Men) - Whole Life Critical Illness Comprehensive Score

 
Ranking
 
Company
 
Insurance Product
 
10Life
Whole Life Critical Illness Comprehensive Score
 
Single Critical Illness Coverage Score
(55% of Comprehensive Score) 
 
Multiple Critical Illness Coverage Score
(25% of Comprehensive Score) 
 
Guaranteed Return Score
(20% of Comprehensive Score)
 
1Fubon Life
FTLife
「守護168」
危疾保障計劃
(加強版)
9.69.59.79.9
2Fubon Life
FTLife
 
「守護168」
危疾保障計劃2
9.49.19.69.9
3Tahoe
Tahoe
 
泰衛您
危疾保障計劃
 
9.29.09.79.4
4Chubb Life
Chubb
 
安心守護
危疾保障計劃
9.28.89.410.0
5FWD
FWD
危疾全守衛
(優越版)
9.08.49.610.0
6YF Life
YFLife 
 
首選健康保500+
 
8.98.89.78.3
7China Life
China Life
 
危疾全裕備保險計劃
(強護版)
8.79.18.97.6
8Manulife
Manulife
 
活耀人生危疾保2
 
8.58.29.48.1
9Sun Life
Sun Life 
 
永明危疾
齊加保計劃2
8.48.19.68.1
10BOC Life
BOC Life
 
非凡守護危疾
保險計劃
 
8.28.08.09.3
Notes:
1. Product information is updated as of 21 December 2020.
2. Assumptions are based on a 35-year-old non-smoking male; basic sum assured of USD 150,000 with a 20-year premium payment term (or the closest available option).
3. 10Life collects public data from insurance companies through various channels and calculates the above information using data and mathematical computations. The figures are for reference only and do not take into account your personal needs. They are not intended as sales advice. Before purchasing insurance, users should discuss suitable insurance plans with a licensed insurance advisor.


 
Top 10 Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance (Women) - Whole Life Critical Illness Comprehensive Score

 
Ranking
 
Company
 
Insurance Product
 
10Life
Whole Life Critical Illness Comprehensive Score
 
Single Critical Illness Coverage Score 
(55% of Comprehensive Score) 
 
Multiple Critical Illness Coverage Score 
(25% of Comprehensive Score) 
 
Guaranteed Return Score 
(20% of Comprehensive Score)
 
1
Fubon Life
FT Life
 
「守護168」
危疾保障計劃
(加強版)
9.69.59.79.9
2Chubb Life
Chubb
 
安心守護
危疾保障計劃
9.39.09.49.7
3Fubon Life
FT Life
 
「守護168」
危疾保障計劃2
9.28.89.69.9
4Tahoe
Tahoe
泰衛您
危疾保障計劃
9.08.69.79.4
5YF Life
YFLife 
 
首選健康保500+9.08.89.78.5
6China Life
China Life
 
全衛您多重優越
終身危疾保
8.78.87.410.0
7China Life
China Life
 
危疾全裕備保險計劃
(強護版)
8.69.08.97.3
8FWD
FWD 
 
危疾全守衛
(優越版)
8.48.49.67.1
9Sun Life
Sun Life 
 
永明危疾
齊加保計劃2
8.37.89.38.3
10Generali
Generali
 
無限保8.27.19.49.8
Notes:
1. Product information is updated as of 21 December 2020.
2. Assumptions are based on a 35-year-old non-smoking female; basic sum assured of USD 150,000 with a 20-year premium payment term (or the closest available option).
3. 10Life collects public data from insurance companies through various channels and calculates the above information using data and mathematical computations. The figures are for reference only and do not take into account your personal needs. They are not intended as sales advice. Before purchasing insurance, users should discuss suitable insurance plans with a licensed insurance advisor.

 

Fubon Life "守護168" (Enhanced Version) Tops Both Men’s and Women’s Rankings with Ongoing Coverage for Cancer, Heart Disease, and Stroke

 
Attentive readers may notice that, compared to the previous quarter, many familiar products appear in the top 10 for both men and women. The new product, Fubon Life "守護168" Critical Illness Protection Plan (Enhanced Version) (abbreviated as "守護168" (Enhanced Version)), has secured the top spot in the 10Life Whole Life Critical Illness Comprehensive Score rankings for both genders. Another new product, China Life’s Critical Illness Comprehensive Protection Plan, ranks 16th and 21st in the men’s and women’s rankings, respectively.
 
Why has the newly launched Fubon Life "守護168" (Enhanced Version) taken the lead? This product offers comprehensive critical illness coverage, including a wide range of critical illnesses, early-stage diseases, and multiple protections, providing a lump-sum compensation to the insured. Additionally, for the three major critical illnesses—cancer, heart attack, and stroke—it offers an extra monthly compensation of 1% of the sum assured for up to 18 months after diagnosis. Unlike other ongoing cancer treatment coverages in the market, policyholders of "守護168" (Enhanced Version) do not need to provide proof of active treatment to receive monthly compensation. Despite covering multiple protection aspects, the product remains competitively priced, giving it an edge in the 10Life Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance rankings.
 
Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance: Potential to Recover Premiums if No Claims Are Made

 
As the saying goes, "treat illness if sick, save money if healthy," another feature of whole life critical illness insurance is its savings component. If no claims are made, policyholders can choose to surrender the policy and recover the premiums paid. For products with a 20-year premium payment term (or the closest term), some of the Top 10 products offer attractive guaranteed returns, with break-even periods as short as 20 to 30 years. At the break-even year, the surrender value equals the total premiums paid. You can explore the 10Life Product Decoder to learn more about the guaranteed break-even year and the guaranteed internal rate of return (IRR) at 20 and 30 years for critical illness insurance.
 
Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance Scoring Criteria

 
10Life regularly reviews nearly 50 whole life critical illness insurance products in the market and assigns scores to them. The scoring weightage is divided into three components: Single Critical Illness Coverage (55%), Multiple Critical Illness Coverage (25%), and Guaranteed Return (20%). The difference in weightage between Single and Multiple Critical Illness Coverage reflects the higher likelihood of a single critical illness occurring compared to a second occurrence. Both components consider the compensation multiples of the product and deduct points for terms that are unfavourable to claims, while Guaranteed Return is calculated based on the guaranteed return ratios at 20 and 30 years. As market products evolve rapidly, 10Life periodically updates its scoring methodology to stay relevant and reflect the level of protection offered to consumers. For new readers, please note that 10Life scores are calculated separately for men and women due to differences in premiums, illness incidence, and claim situations. For more details, you can refer to Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance Scoring Methodology.
 
As each reader’s needs vary, remember that scores should only be used as a reference. When purchasing insurance products, readers are advised to understand the features of different products and select the one that best suits their needs. If you have any questions, you can make enquiries on the 10Life website to receive prompt responses from licensed advisors.


[Compare Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance: Comprehensive Score (Men)] 
[Compare Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance: Comprehensive Score (Women)] 
[Compare Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance: Single Critical Illness Coverage (Men)] 
[Compare Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance: Single Critical Illness Coverage (Women)] 
[Compare Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance: Single and Multiple Critical Illness Coverage (Men)] 
[Compare Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance: Single and Multiple Critical Illness Coverage (Women)] 
[Compare Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance: Guaranteed Return (Men)] 
[Compare Whole Life Critical Illness Insurance: Guaranteed Return (Women)]

This English version of this article has been generated by machine translation powered by AI. It is provided solely for reference purposes. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between this translation and the original Chinese version, the Chinese version shall prevail.

Last updated: 9 Apr 2026

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