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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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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Why choose L&G for your life insurance

Why is L&G a good life insurance company to consider? Read our guide to why we offer comprehensive life insurance you can rely on.

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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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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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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.