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The Ultimate Guide to Mortgage Protection Insurance in Ireland 2025

Welcome to THE most comprehensive guide to mortgage protection on t'internet.

Learn:

where to buy the best mortgage life insurance policy
why you should never add serious illness cover to your policy?
how to avoid 33% tax if you're not married

And much more more

Getting Mortgage (Protection) Ready in 2025

Without mortgage protection you can't get a mortgage so it should be the first thing you arrange when you're getting mortgage ready.

In this blog we look at potential hurdles such as health issues and medical appointments.

How Does Tax Relief on Income Protection Work in 2025?

Income protection premiums can seem expensive especially compared to something like mortgage protection which is cheap as old chips.

Why does income protection cost more?

Well, simply because you're less likely to die during the term of your mortgage protection; the risk of you making a claim on income protection is much MUCH higher.

And if the insurer gets a whiff that they may have to pay out, they hike your premiums to cover their butt.

Fortunately, tax relief on your income protection can reduce your premiums by up to 40% making it a more attractive proposition.

Can Your New Year’s Resolution Affect Your Life Insurance?

Eeek! The dreaded ‘New Years Resolution’ period is in full swing and if previous years are anything to go by most of us will be hanging up our newly bought gym ware, picking up the wine, and having buyers remorse when the postie lands a parcel the size of Everest at our front door by the end of next week.

But can your NY resolution affect your life insurance?

What is the Best Mortgage Protection Policy in Ireland (2025 Edition)

If you're getting a mortgage, you need mortgage protection.

You're going to be paying the premiums for 35 odd years so you might as well buy the best.

In this blog, we compare all the policies of offer so you can make an informed choice.

Let's drive on.

Income Protection for Small Business Owners in Ireland

If you're a small business owner, you want to know that if something horrific were to prevent you from working, that you and your family would be financially secure.

A long-term disability or income protection policy can help cover the costs of day to day living while you can focus on getting better without money worries.

But some business owners don't have income protection.

Why?

Life Insurance if Renting in 2024

1 in 5 Irish people live in rented accommodation.

If you're one of them, you need to read this.

Or don't and just go and get some income protection asap.

Life Insurance with Endometriosis

Anxious that your endometriosis will stop you getting life insurance?

Don't worry.

We've arranged countless policies for our clients with endometriosis.

Unexpected Expenses AFTER you Buy a House

Remember that beautiful fully-furnished house you viewed and fell in love with?

Well, congratulations, it's your new home.

Sounds a bit empty doesn't it, a bit echoey?

That's because the feckers who sold the house took EVERYTHING, the only place to sit is the toilet and you're lucky they even left that.

Income Protection for Teachers

Aside from the odd ‘best teacher’ mug and ‘we'll miss you’ card you might get your hands on as the summer holidays creep in, teaching is a pretty thankless job.

But know this, I see you.

Not only do you educate my semi-feral children (more homework please, especially for the 11-year-old) but you also help them to navigate the difficulties of social interactions.

For those of you who work with our teens, well, good lord I don’t know how you do it.

The mood swings, and the Kevin and Perry style ‘why’s' have me pulling my hair out.

So, battling the constant nonsensical moaning from a class of 30+ Kevins must be soul-sucking at times.

And stressful.

But what if it becomes so stressful that you need an extended break on medical grounds?

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