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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Cost of life insurance

Loads of factors will affect the average life insurance cost, from lifestyle and overall health to occupation. But you do have a say in what you pay.

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What are the benefits of life insurance?

We insure our cars against theft and damage, and our homes in case anything goes wrong. But not as many people insure the most valuable thing of all: their lives.

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Family life insurance: protecting your loved ones

Your family is unique. Protecting them from life’s uncertainties is important. Life insurance offers a way to provide financial security for your loved ones if something ...

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Joint vs single life insurance policies for couples: what’s best for you?

Choosing the right life insurance policy as a couple can be challenging. Should you apply for one joint policy or take out separate single policies instead?

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Is life insurance worth it?

Life insurance can help your family financially if the worst should happen. Here, we look at some of the reasons you may wish to consider buying a life cover policy ...

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What to expect from life insurance

Our guide takes you through what to expect from life insurance, from the application right the way through to the payout. If you think it’s a product that could help ...

What is life insurance?

Life insurance can offer your loved ones peace of mind and financial security if you pass away or become critically ill.

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Life insurance and critical illness cover at 50: Protecting your future while you enjoy new ...

Turning 50 is a great time to try new things. The right life cover can help you enjoy travel, hobbies and big life changes without worry.

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Protect your family

Life shouldn't stop for your loved ones if the unexpected happens to you. Let's make sure they'll be financially secure if the worst happens.

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6 reasons why you need life insurance

It seems there are certain events in people’s life that prompt them to buy life insurance.

The nation's relationship with life insurance

For many people, life insurance is an extremely important financial product - but how many of us have it, and what do consumers actually know about this type of cover?

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Life insurance for self-employed

Working for yourself can come with financial challenges. That's why it's worth considering life insurance when you are self employed.

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Death in service vs life insurance

If you rely on death in service cover alone, you may be putting your family at a financial disadvantage. Read on to discover how death in service benefits compare to ...

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Life insurance vs life assurance

What’s the difference between life insurance and life assurance? We can help with that.

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Life insurance and coronavirus

Life insurance can help your family financially if the worst should happen, including death from Covid-19.

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Understanding mortgage life insurance

If you want to leave your loved ones financial protection for your home, even if you’re not there to help pay the mortgage, you may want to take out mortgage life ...