It can be possible for oil rig workers to obtain critical illness cover. This type of cover is designed to payout in the event you’re diagnosed with a serious illness (as listed and defined in the policy). The list of illnesses can vary depending on the provider and any type of policy taken. Similar to a life insurance policy, the level of cover that will be offered to you by providers will vary subject to the level of risk you pose to insurers. Critical illness cover is a way to cover specific illnesses or medical conditions that might disrupt your life, family and finances. Anyone who takes part in oil rig work and enquires about critical illness cover will have their enquiry assessed against the activities they pursue. Cover for different types of oil rig activities will be assessed differently.  Your hazardous occupations specialist at Sports Financial Services will talk you through the options available.