Our articles offer tips and guidance on all things life insurance – whether you're looking for ways to keep your premiums low, or you're starting a family and considering getting cover.
Life insurance calculator
Figure out how much cover you might need, and what you can afford, in a few quick steps.
Life insurance glossary
If you’re unfamiliar with the language of life insurance, take a look at our A to Z of key terms.
All about life insurance
Our articles tell you everything you need to know about life insurance, including how it works, and how to identify the type of cover that’s right for you.
Life insurance for dads
Life insurance can make a difference to your family, here’s how.
Life insurance for mums
Your day-to-day life is full of unexpected twists and turns and as a parent that increases hugely.
When should I get life insurance?
The majority of us only really think about life insurance when a big moment in your life happens
Types of Life Insurance
There are lots of different types of life insurance cover, and you’re probably wondering what policy you should buy.
Terminal illness vs critical illness
The terms 'critical illness’ and ‘terminal illness’ sound alike and both refer to serious medical conditions.
Probate: what it is and how it works
Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate and involves distributing this as inheritance.
Level term vs decreasing term life insurance
The big life events we look forward to like getting married, having children, or buying a house can make you re-evaluate your finances and think about protecting your family’s future.
Life insurance when renting
Despite the misconceptions, life insurance is not just for mortgage holders, it can help renters too.
Can mental health conditions affect your life insurance?
How mental health conditions might affect your life-insurance and where to get help with a life insurance application
Six important reasons to get life insurance
We regularly see the difference having life insurance can make to families, find out how having cover could make a big difference, when it really matters here.
Over 50 life insurance and cancer
If you have over 50 life insurance, or are thinking of getting it, you might wonder if having cancer in the past, present or future might affect your cover or any potential payout.
Should I buy a single or joint life insurance policy?
Understand the difference between both policies.
What is term life insurance?
There are three types of cover on a term life insurance policy: decreasing cover, level cover, and increasing cover.
What's the difference between life insurance and life assurance?
Life insurance and life assurance are terms that are often used interchangeably – but is there a difference?
Different types of life insurance for your family
Explore the different types of life insurance for your family.
Life insurance and income protection insurance – what’s the difference?
These two types of insurance provide cover for quite different circumstances.
What is common law marriage?
See our top tips to help you protect your family's finances if you choose not to marry.
Life insurance after divorce
A simple guide to separating your life insurance policies if your relationship breaks down.
Mortgage protection when you’re buying a home
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving up the property ladder or securing a buy-to-let, here’s why you might want to get that financial protection in place.
What happens to a life insurance policy when someone dies?
If a loved one dies, and you’re not sure if they had a life insurance policy, or how to make a claim if they did, find out some of the steps you can take here.
Do you need a medical to get life insurance?
If you’re avoiding taking out life insurance because you think the application will involve a medical, you might be surprised to hear it’s not always needed.
6 myths about life insurance
If you're thinking of getting life insurance, you might have come across a few common misconceptions while doing your research.
Swings and roundabouts – the challenges of protecting your family
While preparing for raising a family, unpredictable happenings are often overlooked
Life insurance for the self employed
Check out these suggestions for finding the right cover.
Life insurance and smoking
If you’re a smoker, many insurance companies will still give you life insurance, but you may find it costs you more.
Pre-existing medical conditions and life insurance
From the application process to premiums, here’s what you need to know.
Life insurance for women
Life insurance for women can help protect your family should you pass away during the policy term.
Can you have more than one life insurance policy?
For anyone wondering ‘can I have more than one life insurance policy?’ - the answer is yes! Find out why you might need more than one life insurance policy here.
Do I need life insurance if I'm single with no children?
There’s a lot to be said for taking out life insurance, no matter what your life looks like right now.
4 things you need to think about before taking out life insurance
Not sure about taking out life insurance? Here's 4 things you need to think about before taking out life insurance.
Life insurance and inheritance tax
Do you have to pay inheritance tax on life insurance pay outs? That depends. Here’s all you need to know
The difference between a death in service policy and life insurance
Understand the difference and why you might need both.
Your life insurance policy
What happens when you actually need to use a policy, or if you need to make changes to your policy because of life events like divorce, marriage, or starting a family? These articles tell you how to navigate using your policy or make changes to it.
Different types of life insurance for your family
Explore the different types of life insurance for your family.
What is common law marriage?
See our top tips to help you protect your family's finances if you choose not to marry.
Life insurance after divorce
A simple guide to separating your life insurance policies if your relationship breaks down.
What happens to a life insurance policy when someone dies?
If a loved one dies, and you’re not sure if they had a life insurance policy, or how to make a claim if they did, find out some of the steps you can take here.
Do you need a medical to get life insurance?
If you’re avoiding taking out life insurance because you think the application will involve a medical, you might be surprised to hear it’s not always needed.
Luke’s income protection claim story
Luke’s business suffered when his health did. Thankfully, his income protection insurance was there to help them both out.
Life insurance and smoking
If you’re a smoker, many insurance companies will still give you life insurance, but you may find it costs you more.
Critical illness cover
Read our article to discover the benefits of having critical illness cover, how it differs from life insurance and how it can help protect you when you become critically ill.
Is critical illness cover worth it?
Critical illness cover is similar to life insurance but instead it pays you a lump sum if you’re ill and can’t work.
Terminal illness vs critical illness
The terms 'critical illness’ and ‘terminal illness’ sound alike and both refer to serious medical conditions.
Children’s critical illness benefit
The last thing you’ll want to think about is your child being critically ill, but it’s worth considering how you’d manage financially. Find out more here.
Linda's Story
Within a few years of taking out critical illness cover, Linda received some bad news, completely out of the blue. Fortunately we could help her during this difficult time.
Judie’s cancer claim story
A quick check on her critical illness cover meant Julie could claim when she didn’t think she could.
What is critical illness cover?
Critical illness cover pays out a lump sum to help cover costs should you fall ill. Find out how it could benefit you and your loved ones.
The real value of critical illness cover
It’s tempting to think that critical illness cover is just a nice-to-have. Something to add to your life insurance for a bit more protection. And we get that.
Understanding critical illness cover
Find out more about the different types of critical illness cover available and what might be right for your family.
How much critical illness cover do you need?
Your critical illness cover amount will be one of the factors of how much you pay in premiums. Find out how much critical illness cover you might need here.
What does our critical illness insurance cover?
Understanding exactly what your critical illness cover policy covers you for can give you peace of mind, when you need it most.
The difference between income protection insurance and critical illness cover
For a lifeline that’s right for you and your family, we look at the difference between critical illness cover and income protection, find out more here.
Existing customers
Explore support for existing customers. For more information, visit manage your life cover policy.
Thinking of leaving us?
So if you’re thinking about leaving us, we want to help you consider your options and answer some of the most frequently asked questions we get around cancellation.
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Get a life insurance quote
Got 5 minutes? That’s how fast most customers get a quote and a decision. Remember, you can add critical illness cover when you apply for life insurance.