Life Insurance Guides

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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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How can I plan for the unexpected?

Is Critical Illness Cover worth it?

Learn about the pros and cons of Critical Illness Cover to help you decide whether it's the right option for you.

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

Life insurance and tax

Find out what impact Inheritance Tax could have on life insurance policies, what the thresholds for Inheritance Tax are and how putting your life insurance into trust could help.

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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.

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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.

What are the benefits of life cover

Benefits of life insurance

There are various potential benefits of taking out life insurance, but what are they?

by Nicola Giles

What to consider when buying a house

How can I prepare for life's big moments?

What to consider when buying a house

Buying a house can be a long process, but in our guide we’ll aim to make it as simple as possible. Read our guide to buying your first home.

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How can I prepare for life's big moments?

Do I need life insurance for a mortgage?

Getting life insurance for a mortgage means you can protect your most valuable asset in hard times. Read more about mortgage life insurance.

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Life insurance for first time buyers

What do you need to know when getting life insurance as a first time buyer? Our Legal & General guide explains how first time buyer life insurance works.

by Nicola Giles