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Life cover Guides

Life cover is an important way to protect what matters, like your family and the lifestyle they’re used to, in the event the worst happens to you. These articles explore the reasons to get covered, the types of cover available, and what to expect if you take out a policy.

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Life insurance can help your family financially if the worst should happen. ...

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If you want to leave your loved ones financial protection for your home, even ...

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All you need to know about life insurance in plain English.

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We insure our cars against theft and damage, and our homes in case anything ...

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Loads of factors will affect the average life insurance cost, from lifestyle ...

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There are big differences between life insurance and life assurance. We want ...

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As you approach the latter parts of your life, you may start thinking about ...

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If you’re soon to reach 65, then you may be planning for your retirement. This ...

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If you rely on death in service cover alone, you may be putting your family at ...

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You might be a new mum, single mum, stay-at-home mum, working mum or the sole ...

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Working for yourself can come with financial challenges. That's why it's worth ...

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Every family is different, but they can play a big part in our lives. It’s ...

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A few milestone birthdays can remind us of the need for life insurance to ...

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Life shouldn't stop for your loved ones if the unexpected happens to you. Let's ...

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For many people, life insurance is an extremely important financial product - ...

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Life insurance can help your family financially if the worst should happen, ...

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Our guide takes you through what to expect from life insurance, from the ...

If you believe you need life insurance, then consider a policy from the Post Office today.