The Lion Life Insurance Blog

After months of stress with mortgage approval and finding a place you's like to call home, you're finally sale agreed and ready to close.

It should be a breeze from here.

All you need to do is arrange your home insurance and mortgage protection - your bank said that would only take a few days.

But what the bank failed to mention was the bajillion health questions on the mortgage protection application form and what would happen if you answered yes to any of them.

If you've decided that now's time to get life insurance for your family, congratulations!

It's a smart move and the grown-up thing to do.

But how do you choose the right amount of years for your cover?

We bought a mid-terrace in Drogheda (Meath Part) in a really quiet and lovely neighbourhood. It has 3 bedrooms, a living room and kitchen and a small garden.

Because of our budget, we had to go for something structurally solid but still had a lot of stuff to be done by ourselves.

We lost bidding on the houses with less work ?

Life insurance is crucial in protecting your family in case the worst should happen, but you might have to jump through some hoops in order to get it.

If you have a heart condition, you may be surprised by how difficult obtaining life insurance can be.

The good news is that there are several ways to get life insurance if you have a heart condition that will meet your needs.

1 in 5 Irish people live in rented accommodation.

They need life insurance.

Here's why...

Anxious that your endometriosis will stop you getting life insurance?

Don't worry.

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

If you’re considering a career change, congratulations!

Job hopping can be scary, but  incredibly rewarding.

Whether you’re just starting out in your career or are looking for a new challenge, here are some things to consider when changing jobs.

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.

Trying to buy a house right now is akin to putting each of your fingers into a blender and grinding them down to the bone. It’s self-torture; it hurts, and it’s largely pointless.

But that’s not to say that all hope is lost! This is why we’ve decided to highlight some good news stories.

All while gently peddling Mortgage Protection, because someone has to buy food for my kids.

First up, we talk to Lisa, a 30-year-old marketing manager. Is ‘Lisa’ a real name or an elaborate ruse? Hard to say. Either way, let’s dig in and pass the metaphorical microphone over to our aforementioned home buyer.

If you’re on the lookout for a new home, you should be familiar with the key clauses that make up a typical contract for sale.

You’ve probably also read about the importance of getting these right before you sign on the dotted line.

However, while many clauses are simple enough to understand, there are a few that are less straightforward — particularly those related to the purchase itself.

If you’re unclear on what each clause means, how can you know if they’re right for your situation?