General Insurance Term
Rider
An optional add-on that enhances your base policy.
What is Rider?
A rider is an optional benefit you attach to a base policy for extra protection, usually at a small additional premium. Popular riders include critical illness, accidental death and waiver of premium.
Riders let you customise cover to your needs without buying separate policies.
Example
Adding a critical-illness rider to a term plan pays a lump sum if you're diagnosed with a listed illness.
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