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How BMI affects Life Insurance and Mortgage Protection
You can still get life insurance and mortgage protection with a high BMI.

This guide explains BMI limits, pricing and how insurers assess your application.
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March 20 2026 4 min read Medical Issues & Life Insurance

What Happens Mortgage Protection When You Pay Off Your Mortgage?
When your mortgage is cleared, your mortgage protection can be cancelled or kept as life insurance.

Here’s how it works and what to consider.
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March 17 2026 4 min read Mortgage Protection Insurance

The One Plan & Bank-Bundled Insurance: What You’re Not Told
Banks often bundle mortgage protection, life cover and Bill Pay into one policy during the mortgage process.

This guide explains what’s really included, who owns the policy, and why Bill Pay is often mistaken for income protection.
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5 min read Mortgage Protection Insurance

Newlywed’s Life Insurance | The Essential Guide
Getting married usually means your finances are now linked.

This guide explains how life insurance works for newlyweds in Ireland, including mortgage protection, dual life cover and income protection.
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March 16 2026 Life Insurance

Income Protection or Health Insurance?
Health insurance covers hospital treatment, while income protection replaces your salary if illness stops you working.

They solve different financial problems.
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March 13 2026 5 min read Blog Income Protection Insurance

Smoking & Life Insurance in Ireland
If you smoke or vape, life insurance in Ireland can cost up to twice as much as non-smoker cover.

This guide explains how insurers define a smoker, how vaping affects premiums, and how you can switch to cheaper non-smoker rates after quitting.
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4 min read Life Insurance Mortgage Protection Insurance

Mortgage Protection Insurance Cost in Ireland (Average Prices for 2026)
Mortgage protection in Ireland costs about €33 per month for the average first-time buyer couple.

But the real price depends on your age, mortgage size, health and which insurer you apply to.
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March 12 2026 Blog Mortgage Protection Insurance

How to Compare Income Protection in Ireland in 2026
The best income protection in Ireland depends on your job, health and policy structure.

We compare Aviva, Zurich, Irish Life, New Ireland and Royal London.
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March 11 2026 Income Protection Insurance

Vhi Life Insurance & Mortgage Protection Review (2026)
Vhi offers simple life insurance underwritten by Zurich Life.

It can work well for healthy applicants who want quick cover, but the policy has stricter age limits and less flexibility than broker-arranged alternatives.
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March 10 2026 5 min read Life Insurance

How Long Should You Take Life Insurance For?
How long should life insurance last?

In Ireland most policies run until your youngest child becomes financially independent or your mortgage is cleared.

Here’s how to choose the right policy term.
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4 min read Life Insurance

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