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Best Serious Illness Cover in Ireland (2026 Provider Comparison)
A comparison of Ireland’s five major serious illness providers.

Clear, calm guidance on choosing the right insurer first.
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February 18 2026 7 min read Specified Illness Cover

First Time Buyer Mortgage Protection Insurance Ireland (2026 Guide)
First-time buyer and feeling overwhelmed? Let’s simplify the insurance part - what’s legally required, what’s optional, and how to avoid last-minute mortgage stress.
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February 17 2026 5 min read Mortgage Protection Insurance

Compare Life Insurance Providers in Ireland | 2026
Comparing life insurance in Ireland isn’t just about price.

We break down Aviva, Royal London, Zurich, Irish Life and New Ireland including underwriting differences, flexibility and value-added benefits so you choose the right insurer first, not just the cheapest one.
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6 min read Life Insurance

How to Arrange Life Cover as Your Family’s Needs Change
When arranging life cover, the key decision is whether your protection should stay level or reduce over time.

This guide explains how to structure cover properly as your family’s financial risk changes.
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February 16 2026 4 min read Life Insurance

How to Choose Life Insurance in Ireland (Step by Step Guide)
Choosing life insurance doesn’t have to be complicated.

This guide explains how to decide the right amount, structure and insurer and how to avoid costly mistakes when applying.
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February 15 2026 7 min read Life Insurance

Wage Protector Insurance in Ireland
Wage Protector is Aviva’s cheaper version of income protection for Class 3 and 4 occupations.

It pays your own occupation for two years, then switches to an any occupation definition.

Here’s when it makes sense and when it doesn’t.
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February 14 2026 5 min read Income Protection Insurance

Income Protection for Dentists in Ireland
Income protection for dentists in Ireland.

Why own occupation wording, insurer choice and sequencing matter before you apply.
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February 13 2026 8 min read Income Protection Insurance

Should You Cancel Your Life Insurance?
Thinking about cancelling your life insurance?

Before you do, understand how cancelling affects future cover, health reassessment, and mortgage protection.
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February 12 2026 5 min read Life Insurance

Life Insurance and Alzheimer’s Disease
Having a parent with Alzheimer’s does not automatically mean you will be declined for life insurance.

This guide explains how age at diagnosis and insurer choice affect the outcome.
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3 min read Medical Issues & Life Insurance

Life Insurance with Alcohol History in Ireland | What You Need to Know
If you have been declined for life insurance because of alcohol history, you may still have options.

This guide explains how insurers assess sobriety periods and why sequencing matters.
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February 11 2026 3 min read Medical Issues & Life Insurance

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