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Life Insurance Exclusions in Ireland (Updated for 2026)
Life insurance exclusions in Ireland are simpler than you think.

Here’s what’s actually not covered and where people go wrong.
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April 9 2026 3 min read Life Insurance

Irish Life Mortgage Protection Review 2026
Irish Life mortgage protection explained properly - costs, features, and when it’s the right choice (and when it’s not).
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April 8 2026 5 min read Mortgage Protection Insurance

Life Insurance with Back Pain
Back pain won’t usually affect your life insurance, but income protection is a different story.

Here's what insurers look for and how to get cover without drama.
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April 7 2026 3 min read Medical Issues & Life Insurance

Zurich Life Income Protection Review (2026)
Zurich income protection explained properly — strengths, weaknesses, and when it actually makes sense to choose them.
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April 6 2026 5 min read Income Protection Insurance

Income Protection for Accountants in Ireland
Income protection for accountants in Ireland explained simply. See costs, tax relief, and how to choose the right insurer.
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April 5 2026 4 min read Income Protection Insurance

Can You Combine Life Insurance and Mortgage Protection?
You can combine life insurance and mortgage protection, but the outcome depends on timing.

In most cases, separate policies give better protection.
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April 2 2026 7 min read Mortgage Protection Insurance

Do You Need Life Insurance for a Mortgage in Ireland?
Think you need life insurance for your mortgage? You don’t — the bank just needs mortgage protection.

Here’s the difference, when to upgrade, and how to save.
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April 1 2026 Mortgage Protection Insurance

Life Insurance Claims in Ireland (2026 Update): Do Insurers Really Pay Out?
Think insurers never pay out?

In Ireland, they actually do — about 98 % of life insurance claims are paid every year.

This post breaks down the small print behind the 2 %, why claims sometimes get refused, and how to make sure yours isn’t one of them.
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March 31 2026 3 min read Life Insurance

Can You Get Life Insurance with Kidney Disease?
Getting life insurance with kidney disease is possible in many cases, but it depends on your condition, stage, and which insurer you apply to first.

Here’s how it works in Ireland.
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March 30 2026 6 min read Medical Issues & Life Insurance

How to Choose a Solicitor When Buying a House in Ireland
Choosing a solicitor is one of the most important parts of buying a house in Ireland.

This guide explains what actually matters, what to avoid, and how the wrong choice can delay your mortgage.
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March 25 2026 5 min read Mortgage Protection Insurance

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