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†† £125 gift card offer ends 30 March 2026. Minimum premium and 180-day qualifying period applies.
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1 Scottish Friendly paid 99.5% of life insurance claims they received in 2023.
2 Discounts available depends on funeral type selected. £250 for Tailored, £100 for Essential & £50 for Direct to Cremation.
3 In the last 15 consecutive annual YourMoney.com Awards, Post Office was shortlisted for our protection product features and price, before being judged by a panel of readers on the quality of service provided. Post Office Insurance won at least one of: Best Online Life Insurance Provider, Best Direct Life Insurance Provider, Best Life Insurance Provider or Best Over 50s Life Cover.