The Lion Life Insurance Blog

No doubt, as an independent contractor you’ve experienced it all.

The hopes.
The dreams.

The days where it’s gone spectacularly well and the ones where you consider packing it all in to permanently push pens.

It’s a rollercoaster. But what happens if you get sick? And I’m not talking a dodgy belly or a sore head after a long weekend...

Worried that IBD will affect your life insurance or mortgage protection application?

You've come to the right place.

We're the experts when it comes to Cronh's and Colitis.

It’s very easy to think that bankers are wan…bad guys. Sure wasn’t it the bank’s fault that the Boom collapsed so badly?

Between massive loans and inflated prices, it was all a bit of a disaster. But we’ve sort of returned to a middle ground where the banks aren’t such bad guys after all.

Or have we?

When it comes to Life Insurance, that’s definitely not the case. Why? Let’s take a look at why buying insurance with a bank will hit you square in the pocket.

In this guide, we'll dive into the world of digestive disorders and how they can affect your life insurance and mortgage protection.

We'll chat about seven common digestive issues, like Barrett's oesophagus, Gastro‑oesophageal reflux, and those pesky hernias.

I'll spill the beans on what insurers want to know, how it impacts your costs, and whether you're eligible for serious illness or income protection coverage.

So, grab a cuppa, relax, and let's make sense of it all.

You finally did it - you bought life insurance.

You head out for lunch, feeling like an official grown up, having done the right thing and applied for life insurance online

And you did it on company time!

Double win.

You take your phone out of your pocket to call your partner with the good news (they've been at you for ages to get your  life insurance sorted)

No reply.

You look down at your phone to redial, stumble onto the road and...

Oh our brilliant nurses, without you wonderful bunch I don’t know where half of us would be.

Dead probably.

Since you are the backbone of the medical world it’s surprising how tight our government is when it comes to paying you what you’re worth - but we won’t delve into that too deeply right now because if I start I don’t reckon I’ll be able to stop myself.

I can’t pay you more or swindle you a rock-star salary deal but what I can do is make sure you get paid if you get sick.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the world of life insurance specially crafted for dads flying solo.

We'll tackle your burning questions and provide invaluable insights to help you make wise decisions that secure your kids' future.

As a single mother, your love and care are unwavering.

But what if life takes an unexpected turn?

In this guide, we'll explore the world of life insurance for mothers—a vital tool to safeguard your family's well-being.

From income protection to securing your children's future, we've got you covered. Let's dive in because being prepared is the greatest gift you can give your family.

Is it ee-git or ee-jit?

Here in the midlands, it's commonly pronounced with a hard g like in g-obshite.

So how do you avoid looking like an eegit (or a gobshite) when it comes to protecting you and your family?

You can start by avoiding these daft errors when you're taking out life insurance, mortgage protection, income protection or serious illness cover.

Construction workers in Ireland face unique challenges, and their income can be vulnerable.

Here's why income protection is essential for you.