The Lion Life Insurance Blog

Buying a house, as we all know, is a pain in the hole as it involves any number of the following:

Keeping a paper trail.
Dealing with estate agents.
Living at home in the box room with yer ma and da for a year to save a deposit. 
Paperwork. 
Dealing with estate agents.
More paperwork. 
Budgeting for stamp duty and a solicitor.

It’s no wonder you might be tempted just to say ‘feck it’ and go with your bank when they offer you a Mortgage Protection policy. But don't!

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

You're looking for mortgage protection.

You're a first time buyer.

You've come to the right place

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.

On June 7th, 2023, Insurance Ireland announced the complete details of their new Code of Practice for Underwriting Mortgage Insurance for Cancer Survivors.

Under this Code, insurance companies will not consider a cancer diagnosis if the person is in complete remission and active treatment ended more than 7 years before the application (or more than 5 years if the individual was under 18 at the time of diagnosis)

Cancer survivors can get mortgage protection (reducing life insurance) of up to €500,000 for a mortgage on their primary residence.

Let me share a real-life story with you.

John, a retiree, thought he had his financial future secured with his whole of life insurance policy.

But when he received that dreaded review letter, everything changed.

Today, we'll explore how you can avoid John's predicament and ensure your coverage truly fits your needs