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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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Why it’s important to insure your pet
Our pets are more than just animals. For most owners, they’re a much-loved member of the family. And pet insurance is an important way of looking out for them.
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Safe travels: where can I go on holiday?
Travel’s a great way to unwind, see the world, open the mind and expand horizons. But rapidly changing situations around the world can soon impact such plans.
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More protection articles and guides
From keeping your loved ones secure to staying safe while travelling, our guides will help you understand different policies and cover options so that you can protect the things you care about the most
Protecting yourself
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How to spot common scams and fraud
Scams and fraud cost the UK billions each year and can have a high personal cost on victims. Here, we look at the tactics fraudsters use to gain financial or personal ...
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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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Travel insurance for cancer patients
If you're living with cancer but love to travel, can you get travel insurance for your trip?
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How to avoid holiday scams
We all look forward to our holidays. Unfortunately, though, more and more people are being affected by holiday fraud and scams. Read our guide to help avoid being left ...
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What to do if your airline or holiday company goes bust
Finding out that your airline or holiday company has gone bust is a shock – especially if you’re on holiday at the time. But there are plenty of laws and regulations in ...
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Travel insurance for diabetics
You should be able to get the right cover to travel abroad if you’re diabetic, making sure that your medical needs are taken care of.
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4 travel money scams and watchouts: keep your holiday funds safe
Going on holiday is an exciting time for families. To make sure it stays fun, it's crucial to be aware of the tricks and traps tourists can fall foul of.
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Getting travel insurance for an adventure holiday
Adventurous holidays can take many forms, from action-packed itineraries in unusual places to taking part in the odd activity during a more traditional break.
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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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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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Travel insurance for people with high blood pressure
Travelling with high blood pressure is fine – but it’s important to make sure you’ve got the right cover in case something goes wrong abroad.
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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 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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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 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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6 reasons why you need life insurance
It seems there are certain events in people’s life that prompt them to buy life insurance.
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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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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 ...
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Don’t let illness spoil your perfect holiday – book an online doctor
There’s nothing worse than falling ill while away from home. Along with the worry of the cost of visiting a doctor and getting treatment, being poorly can put a real ...
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Travelling during your pregnancy
Before your little bundle of joy arrives, you may be considering taking a holiday. But is it safe? And what precautions should you consider before making a booking?
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8 tips on staying safe while you enjoy your winter sports
The white stuff is alluring, so make sure you can enjoy it safely, are ready for the unexpected and pack travel insurance for extra reassurance.
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Travelling without insurance
In an average year, millions of Britons go abroad without the right travel insurance – or even without any cover at all. Are you one of them?
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The Travel Safety Index for Solo Travellers
Travelling solo means freedom and independence, making new connections and never having to compromise.
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Travel insurance for seniors and pensioners
As you get older, being able to go where you want when you want is all part of the joy. And changes in your medical needs shouldn’t stand in the way of your desire to ...
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When to buy travel insurance
Do you need travel insurance for your trip? Is travel insurance worth it? And, if yes, when is the right time to buy cover?
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Safe travels: where can I go on holiday?
Travel’s a great way to unwind, see the world, open the mind and expand horizons. But rapidly changing situations around the world can soon impact such plans.
Protecting your family
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10 best holidays to take teenagers on
Holidays for teenagers can take some imagination to make sure they’ve got the right mixture of destination, activity and social life – and make sure you have a great ...
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Kids’ travel insurance
It's a proud feeling when children turn eighteen and start holidaying on their own. Although, perhaps it's tinged with a feeling of relief. But you can't help but worry ...
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Tips for travelling with grandchildren
Enjoy that precious time away with your grandchildren, and take some of the pressure off by getting good travel insurance – just in case something goes wrong.
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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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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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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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10 tips for keeping kids safe on holiday
We all know the feeling – getting to the airport, then a wave of panic comes over you. Did you remember your passport? What time's the flight? And where on earth did you ...
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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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Family travel insurance
If you're travelling abroad as a family, it makes sense to take out insurance that covers you all. Especially if you have little ones.
Protecting your property
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How clearing your gutters impacts your home insurance
Keeping your gutters in good working order is part of home maintenance and reduces the risk of having a building claim declined on the basis of wear and tear. If you ...
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7 issues that can affect your home. Is my home insured?
Home insurance is a way to protect your property and its contents in case they're damaged or lost. But it can be hard to know what it will cover.
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Accidental Damage Home Insurance
What it is, why you might need it and when you might need extra
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What you should do about delayed, lost or damaged luggage
The last thing you want to happen on holiday is standing the luggage carousel at the airport waiting for bags that don't appear. It's a huge inconvenience that can cost ...
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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 ...
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How to replace a lost or stolen passport
Whether you’re on holiday or back home in the UK, losing your passport can be a true traveller’s nightmare. But our guide to replacing a lost passport will help you do ...
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10 ways to look after your valuables at the beach
The whole idea of lounging around on the beach is to switch off and enjoy the sunshine. But the reality is that opportunistic thieves are on the lookout for unattended ...
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How to protect your travel documents
While it’s useful to take hard copies of travel documents away, you can minimise your worry and risk. Here are some handy tips on keeping your travel documents safe.
Protecting your pet
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What can my cat eat? A guide to safe and unsafe foods for cats
Wondering which foods are safe for your cat? It’s essential to know which foods are beneficial and which could be harmful. Feeding your cat the wrong foods can lead to ...
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What can my dog eat? A guide to safe and unsafe foods for dogs
Dogs love to share food with their humans, but not everything we eat is safe for our furry friends. In fact, some foods come with serious health risks.
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Rehome or adopt a rescued pet
Choosing and owning a pet can be one of the most rewarding experiences, but have you ever considered adopting an animal from a rescue organisation?
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A pet’s life expectancy - How long do pets live for?
Pets play a key role in so many people’s lives, but how long can we expect them to be with us? We take look at the life expectancies for popular breeds of dogs, cats and ...
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Finding and identifying lost pets
No-one wants the worry and stress of a much-loved pet going missing. Fortunately, there are precautions you can take and steps you can follow if they do – and pet ...
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Why it’s important to insure your pet
Our pets are more than just animals. For most owners, they’re a much-loved member of the family. And pet insurance is an important way of looking out for them.
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Taking pets on holiday: Do pets need travel insurance?
Things have changed a lot when it comes to travelling with your pet. Whether it’s a staycation or a trip to the continent, if you want to take your pet, you may need to ...
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The cost of being a pet parent
The cost-of-living crisis has meant that owning and caring for a pet has become more expensive than in recent years. We wanted to help give you an idea of how much your ...
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How to travel with your dog
Taking your best friend on holiday with you is everyone's ideal situation, but travelling with a dog can be a complicated process. Make sure you know how.
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