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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Over 60s life insurance

A few milestone birthdays can remind us of the need for life insurance to protect those we love when we're gone. Hitting the 60-year mark is certainly high among them.

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Life insurance for over 65s

If you’re soon to reach 65, then you may be planning for your retirement. This is a good time to think about life insurance for over 65s, as a policy can help pay for ...

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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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What is life insurance?

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

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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 ...

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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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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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Life insurance for mums

You might be a new mum, single mum, stay-at-home mum, working mum or the sole breadwinner. Whichever you are, life insurance can help ease worries about the future and ...

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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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Life insurance for over 70

As you approach the latter parts of your life, you may start thinking about what you’re going to leave behind. If you want to provide a legacy for those you love, then ...

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Life insurance vs life assurance

There are big differences between life insurance and life assurance. We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision about which is right ...

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Life insurance for your family

Every family is different, but they can play a big part in our lives. It’s important to think about how we can protect them against the unexpected as best we can.

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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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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 ...

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?