Nick McGowan | Chief Life Insurance Broker | Lion.ie
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Can’t get Life Insurance! (Are you Really Uninsurable?)

Life Insurance might seem like a modern invention – like a lightbulb moment that could have happened in the last century given the rise of corporate banking and massive financial companies.

It actually goes back centuries – the first Life Insurance policies were taken out in the early 18th century and the first company to offer Life Insurance was founded in London in 1706.

It was called the Amicable Society for a Perpetual Assurance Office, which is long-winded but pretty brilliant. Who wouldn’t trust an ‘Amicable Society’ with their ‘Perpetual Assurance’?

Given that was London in the 1700s, modern Life Insurance probably comes with a lot less moustache twirling and tricorn hats.

Life Insurance, as a business, has been developing for centuries – so the vast majority of people can usually get some cover. Here’s what you need to know if you think you’re ‘uninsurable’.

Life Insurance after a Brain Tumour 2024

When I first started this job, I thought it was impossible to get cover after a brain tumour.

I was wrong.

Can You Get Life Insurance with a Breast Lump / Cyst?

Breast cysts are one of the most common female conditions we encounter.

If the cyst or lump is benign, you have nothing to worry about as long as you apply to the correct insurer.

Income Protection for Doctors and Consultants in Ireland 2025

As a doctor, you’re well aware from dealing with your patients that life can take unexpected turns.

The same could happen to you.

One day, you’re in the operating room or consulting with patients, and the next, you could be facing an illness or injury that sidelines you from your profession.

Income protection is designed to be your financial safety net in these scenarios, helping you maintain your lifestyle and cover your expenses whil you focus on getting back to work.

But what exactly does income protection involve, and why is it so crucial for doctors?

Life Insurance with Sleep Apnoea

Your chances of getting cover if you have sleep apnoea depends on the severity.

If it's mild, you'll get the normal price.

If moderate, you will pay more.

If it's severe, some insurers will decline your application.

Make sure you apply to the most understanding insurer.

Life Insurance and Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric surgery includes a variety of procedures for people who are unable to achieve satisfactory weight loss through diet and exercise alone.

The surgery reduces the stomach size making you feel fuller after small amounts of food.

Generally, the insurers postpone offering cover until 6 months after surgery.

Getting Life Insurance with an Eating Disorder

You can get life insurance if you've suffered from an eating disorder like anorexia or bulimia in the past.

If you're currently experiencing symptoms, the insurer will make a decision based on your medical report.

We can help you find the most sympathetic insurer for your condition.

What Percentage of Claims Do Life Insurers Pay in Ireland?

We very recently ran a survey about Life Insurance and one thing came to light that I want to tackle: a lot of people don’t trust the insurers to pay out.

And I get it: insurers can be tricky fellas, with watertight terms and conditions, complicated underwriting and confusing jargon. We all know someone who made a health claim that fell through or whose car insurance is sky high.

But here’s the thing: Life Insurance is a little different. Read my blog for more.

Serious Illness Cover – The Ultimate Guide 2024

Here’s the number one thing you need to know about Life Insurance: it isn’t actually for you; you'll be dead (sorry).

However, if you want to protect yourself while you're alive and kicking, then Serious Illness Cover is an option (but it isn't as good as income protection)

Also known as Specified Illness Cover and Critical Illness Cover, Serious Illness Cover pays you cash money if you get a serious illness.

Life Insurance After Prostate Cancer | Is it Possible?

Some guys don't like to admit to an illness. We bury our heads in the sand, hoping it will go away.

Even after it happens and we make a full recovery, we want to forget about it.

We don't want to talk about it.

And I get that.

So in this article, I'll try to read your mind and answer the questions going through your head concerning life insurance after prostate cancer.

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