The Lion Life Insurance Blog

A little birdie told me that you’re holding back on life insurance because you’re worried about discussing some health issues you have.

That’s awful, but I understand.

First, any insurance broker worth their salt shouldn’t make you feel uncomfortable about personal health issues, but I’m sure this won’t quell the fear.

So how about if I told you one of our rather clever insurers now offers an app that means your broker has ZERO access to your medical information.

That’s right.

With Appy, a new medical underwriting app, insurance advisors have less involvement in your medical history.

Next in the firing line is New Ireland’s mortgage protection insurance.

I do love a good review article and you are going to love this one.

OK, love is probably a bit of a strong word choice.

Nobody loves insurance but look if you're getting a mortgage, you need mortgage protection so let's suck it up and get through this.

The most common forms of arthritis we advise on are Osteoarthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Reactive Arthritis. Ankylosing spondyloarthritis, Juvenile Arthritis, Palindromic rheumatism, Axial spondyloarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

When underwriting applications, the insurers are most concerned with symptoms, medication and planned surgeries.

Here's our guide to getting covert at the best price with the least amount of hassle.

What is a Mortgage Exemption or Exception?

You know those sneaky little loopholes that make getting a mortgage that little bit easier.

Well, there are a couple of exemptions that may help you get your foot on the property ladder but what are they and how do you even convince a mortgage lender to give you one?

Generally, a skin disorder won't affect your mortgage protection or life insurance price.

However, if you are looking for income protection, the insurer may exclude your skin condition as a reason to claim.

That's why it is essential you choose the correct insurer for your skin complaint.

Getting life insurance or mortgage protection if you have Addison's Disease should be fairly straightforward.

The only time our clients have had an issue is when they have been recently diagnosed (less than six months ago).

In such a case, the insurer is likely to postpone offering cover until the six months are over.

Ah, accountants, the sort you wouldn’t want to corner you at a party because, well, yawn.

All those debits and credit swimming around your brain have replaced the chit-chat leaving only tax rebates and allowable income small talk, right?

You know I’m only messin.

After all, I peddle life insurance for a living, so accountancy is a relative blast. I make you look like a veritable rock star at a party.

Accountants, I tip my hat to you, you wonderful bunch of money savers.

Without you, I’d be slogging away come tax season, holed up in my cave, throwing papers around like a loon.

You know what they say.

If you want to walk the walk you have to talk the talk.

But, unless you understand the talk, it’s all just a bunch of gibberish that will melt your brain and have you snoring within seconds.

Buying your first home is a big step. It’s exciting, so celebrate.

However, it doesn’t come with a handbook unless your potential mortgage provider's services book is what you're thinking about.

When we dive headfirst into life insurance, we tend to focus on all the things we can get from our policies.

Like how much money your family will get, what the policy covers, and most importantly, how much we have to hand over for the pleasure of knowing we're financially safe should the shit hit the proverbial.

You wouldn’t buy a house without knowing what it came with and how much your mortgage repayments are; tis the same for your life insurance policy.

But what about the things you don’t get?

You probably want all the deets on that too.

So, let’s get personal and work out what kind of life insurance exclusions you may be able to preempt.

Life insurance, mortgages, nasal hair clippers, Spanx.

I remember when these things were for old people.

Now I own three of the four (imagine life without Spanx!).

Now I am old.

But how old do you need to be for life insurance?