Life Insurance Guides

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How much Critical Illness Cover do I need?

Critical Illness Cover can support you financially if you're diagnosed with a critical illness. Find out how much cover you may need.

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Life insurance for over 40s

If you’re over 40 and you’re married, a homeowner or have children, life insurance could be a financial lifeline for your family. Find out more.

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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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Life insurance for young adults

Provided you're over 18, it's never too soon to start thinking about taking out a life insurance policy. In our guide, we explain why getting life cover sooner rather than later can be a good idea.

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How can I plan for the unexpected?, How can I plan for later life?

What you need to know if you’re a life insurance beneficiary

If you’re a life insurance beneficiary, how does the payout work and how long does it take? Find out more in our life insurance policy beneficiary guide.

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How to store important life insurance documents

Storing life insurance documents

If your loved ones need to make a life insurance claim, they’ll need to know where the policy files are kept. Read our guide to storing documentation.

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Life insurance and cancer

If you were wondering whether life insurance covers cancer, our comprehensive guide explains how suffering from cancer could affect your application, as well as support and resources.

Life insurance and the cost of living

How can I prepare for life's big moments?, How can I plan for the unexpected?

Life insurance and the cost of living crisis

What does the cost of living crisis mean for your life insurance? We explain why keeping your life insurance could be wise despite the financial crisis.

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How can I prepare for life's big moments?, How can I plan for the unexpected?

Do I need life insurance?

If you've got people that financially depend on you, life insurance is an important consideration for you. If you're unsure on whether you need life cover or not, our guide can help.

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How can I plan for the unexpected?, Are my retirement plans on track?

How to find lost life insurance

Find out how to track down lost life insurance policies after the death of someone close,