Life Insurance Guides

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Life insurance when renting

Contrary to popular belief, life cover is not just for homeowners, life insurance when renting is important if you've got financial dependants. Find out more about why you could need life insurance even if you don't own your own home.

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Average cost of life insurance

How much is life insurance on average? In our guide, we explore how the monthly cost of life insurance differs by policy type.

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Is decreasing life insurance worth it?

For millions of UK mortgage holders, decreasing life insurance is a way of getting some financial protection and reassurance. But how does it work, and what are the pros and cons?

How are life insurance premiums calculated?

How are life insurance premiums calculated?

What is a life insurance premium and how are they calculated? In this article you can learn how Legal & General life insurance premiums work. Read more.

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Arthritis and Life Insurance

There are millions of people in the UK living with arthritis. But does life insurance or critical illness insurance cover arthritis? Find out in our guide.

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Is life insurance worth it?

Life insurance can be worth considering if other people rely on your income or assets. Read our guide on the reasons you might want to get life insurance.

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Self-employed life insurance

Working for yourself is not without its challenges, but what types of life insurance for the self-employed could give you peace of mind? Read our guide.

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Short term life insurance

Can you get short term life insurance? Our guide explains how life insurance works for short term requirements, such as periods between employment.

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Can you have more than one life insurance policy?

Are you wondering whether you need more than one life insurance policy? In our guide we explore how many policies you can have and whether it's something you really need.

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What's the difference between life insurance and mortgage life insurance?

Learn more about the main differences between the two types of insurance.