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Income Protection Deferred Period Explained: How Long Should You Wait?
Your deferred period is how long you must be out of work before income protection starts paying.

Most people match it to sick pay, but insurer choice should come first if medical history is involved.
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February 24 2026 4 min read Income Protection Insurance

Life Insurance in Tullamore – National Advice from a Local Broker
Tullamore-based life insurance broker serving clients across Ireland.

No awkward meetings, just straightforward advice on life insurance, mortgage protection, income protection and serious illlness cover done properly.
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February 23 2026 4 min read Life Insurance

Income Protection vs Serious Illness Cover: Which Suits You Best?
Income protection provides regular payments to replace lost income if you're unable to do your job due to illness or injury.

Serious illness cover pays a lump sum upon diagnosis of a specified critical illness.

But which is better depends on what you're trying to protect against.
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February 22 2026 4 min read Income Protection Insurance

What Is Aviva Best Doctors in Ireland?
Aviva Best Doctors is a second medical opinion service included with Aviva protection policies.

Here’s what it does, who can access it, and why underwriting still matters more than perks.
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February 21 2026 4 min read Life Insurance

What is Monthly Income Life Insurance?
Some families prefer structured monthly income instead of a €1m lump sum.

Here’s how monthly income life insurance works in Ireland and when it makes sense.
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February 20 2026 6 min read Life Insurance

Can You Get Life Insurance While Pregnant? (Ireland Guide)
Pregnancy usually does not affect life insurance premiums in Ireland.

This guide explains when insurers may postpone, how complications like gestational diabetes are assessed, and how to arrange cover smoothly without unnecessary stress.
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6 min read Life Insurance

Switching Banks? Here’s What Happens to Your Mortgage Protection
If you’re switching mortgage lenders, your mortgage protection may still work but increasing the loan or extending the term can trigger new underwriting.

Here’s what to check before cancelling anything.
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February 19 2026 Mortgage Protection Insurance

Can You Change or Switch Life Insurance?
You can switch or change life insurance in Ireland at any time, but cancelling your existing policy before your new one is fully accepted can leave you uninsured.

This guide explains when switching makes sense and when it can backfire.
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4 min read Life Insurance

How Does Family Medical History Affect Life Insurance in Ireland?
A parent or sibling with a medical condition does not automatically affect you getting life insurance.

What matters is the conditon, age of diagnosis, number of relatives affected, and which insurer you apply to first.
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February 18 2026 6 min read Medical Issues & Life Insurance

How Much Does Life Insurance Cost in Ireland? (2026)
Life insurance pricing in Ireland depends on age, health and insurer choice.

See realistic example costs by age and understand how to avoid paying more than you need to.
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5 min read Life Insurance

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