Life Insurance Guides

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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?

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Do I need life insurance if I’m single?

You may think life insurance is only for people who are married or have children, however there are lots of reasons to have life insurance as a single person.

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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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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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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.

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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What to consider when moving house

Moving house can be a stressful process, but our helpful moving house admin checklist gives a breakdown of what to do. Read our tips on how to move house.

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What happens if you outlive your life insurance term?

Term life insurance policies do expire. Find out what happens if you outlive your cover, and your options if you’re nearing the end of your policy.

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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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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.