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Life Insurance with Blood Disorders in Ireland
Most people with anaemia, B12 deficiency or stable blood disorders can still get life insurance in Ireland.

Learn how insurers assess blood conditions, investigations and underwriting risk.

In this article we look at how each type of blood disorder will affect your application.
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May 18 2026 5 min read Life Insurance

What Happens If You Lie on a Life Insurance Application in Ireland?
Lying on a life insurance application doesn’t just risk your claim.

It can affect future applications too. Here’s what actually happens in Ireland.
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April 29 2026 4 min read Life Insurance

Is Your Life Insurance Enough? 5 Signs You’re Underinsured in Ireland
Think you’re sorted because you’ve got life insurance?

If your cover hasn’t kept up with your life, you could be underinsured. Here’s how to spot it.
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April 17 2026 3 min read Life Insurance

Life Insurance Exclusions in Ireland (Updated for 2026)
Life insurance exclusions in Ireland are simpler than you think.

Here’s what’s actually not covered and where people go wrong.
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April 9 2026 3 min read Life Insurance

Life Insurance Claims in Ireland (2026 Update): Do Insurers Really Pay Out?
Think insurers never pay out?

In Ireland, they actually do — about 98 % of life insurance claims are paid every year.

This post breaks down the small print behind the 2 %, why claims sometimes get refused, and how to make sure yours isn’t one of them.
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March 31 2026 3 min read Life Insurance

Newlywed’s Life Insurance | The Essential Guide
Getting married usually means your finances are now linked.

This guide explains how life insurance works for newlyweds in Ireland, including mortgage protection, dual life cover and income protection.
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March 16 2026 Life Insurance

Smoking & Life Insurance in Ireland
If you smoke or vape, life insurance in Ireland can cost up to twice as much as non-smoker cover.

This guide explains how insurers define a smoker, how vaping affects premiums, and how you can switch to cheaper non-smoker rates after quitting.
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March 13 2026 4 min read Life Insurance Mortgage Protection Insurance

Vhi Life Insurance & Mortgage Protection Review (2026)
Vhi offers simple life insurance underwritten by Zurich Life.

It can work well for healthy applicants who want quick cover, but the policy has stricter age limits and less flexibility than broker-arranged alternatives.
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March 10 2026 5 min read Life Insurance

How Long Should You Take Life Insurance For?
How long should life insurance last?

In Ireland most policies run until your youngest child becomes financially independent or your mortgage is cleared.

Here’s how to choose the right policy term.
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4 min read Life Insurance

What is a Life Insurance Trust in Ireland?
A life insurance trust lets the payout from your policy go directly to chosen beneficiaries instead of becoming part of your estate.

Here’s how trusts work in Ireland.
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March 6 2026 4 min read Life Insurance

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