A new report has found cancer remains the leading cause of death and illness in Clare.
Irish Life annual claims report, which has just been published, shows that 4.1 million euro was paid out to customers and their families in the county who were affected by illness and death during 2017.
Irish Life’s annual report includes a breakdown of the illnesses and conditions that led to payments by the company totally 187.8 million euro to 2,582 customers and their families affected by illness and death last year.
2.8 million euro of that went to the families of 32 claimants in Clare and 1.3 million for 20 Specified Illness Cover claims.
Cancer was once again the main cause of both Life Insurance and Specified Illness claims for people living in the county, with heart-related claims he second highest cause.
In 2017, the average age of Life Insurance claims in Clare was 60 years, while the average age of those with Specified Illness claims was 51 years.
