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Can You Get Life Insurance After Bariatric Surgery in Ireland?
You can often get life insurance or mortgage protection after bariatric surgery in Ireland.

Learn how insurers assess gastric bypass and when cover becomes possible.
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March 4 2026 Medical Issues & Life Insurance

Can You Get Life Insurance After an Eating Disorder in Ireland?
Many people can get life insurance or mortgage protection in Ireland after an eating disorder, but insurers assess cases differently.

BMI history, time since recovery and relapse risk matter, and the order you apply in can affect your options.
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4 min read Medical Issues & Life Insurance

Life Insurance & Mortgage Protection with Endometriosis in Ireland (2026)
In Ireland, uncomplicated endometriosis rarely affects life insurance or mortgage protection pricing.

Here’s how insurers assess it in 2026.
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March 3 2026 3 min read Medical Issues & Life Insurance

Can You Get Life Insurance or Mortgage Protection After Prostate Cancer in Ireland?
Most men with a history of prostate cancer can get life insurance or mortgage protection in Ireland.

The key is how insurers assess grading and staging, Gleason score, PSA stability and time since treatment.
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Medical Issues & Life Insurance

How Do Life Insurance Brokers Get Paid in Ireland?
A clear explanation of how life insurance brokers are paid in Ireland, how commission works, and why underwriting matters more than commission structure.
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March 2 2026 3 min read Life Insurance

Is Laya Life Insurance The Right Option | 2026 Review
A clear review of Laya life insurance and how it compares to broker-arranged cover.

Learn the structural differences, flexibility options and when advice makes a difference.
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March 1 2026 5 min read Life Insurance

What Is a PMAR? (Private Medical Attendant’s Report)
A PMAR is a Private Medical Attendant’s Report requested by insurers during underwriting.

It can delay applications but doesn’t mean you’re declined. Learn when it’s required and when it can sometimes be avoided.
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February 28 2026 6 min read Life Insurance

What Is Dual Life Mortgage Protection in Ireland?
Dual life mortgage protection covers two people as linked policies.

It clears the mortgage on first death and can still pay out later if the second person dies during the term.

Here’s how it works in Ireland.
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February 27 2026 4 min read Mortgage Protection Insurance

Can You Get Life Insurance After a Heart Attack in Ireland?
Yes, you can often get life insurance after a heart attack in Ireland.

Most insurers require 3–6 months of stability.

Premiums are usually loaded 100–300%.

The biggest risk is applying to the wrong insurer first.
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4 min read Medical Issues & Life Insurance

Can You Get Life Insurance or Mortgage Protection After a Stent in Ireland?
Yes, you can often get life insurance or mortgage protection after a stent in Ireland.

Most insurers want 6–12 months of stability and good follow-up reports.

The key is applying to the right insurer first.
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3 min read Medical Issues & Life Insurance

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