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Can’t get Life Insurance! (Are you Really Uninsurable?)

Life Insurance might seem like a modern invention – like a lightbulb moment that could have happened in the last century given the rise of corporate banking and massive financial companies.

It actually goes back centuries – the first Life Insurance policies were taken out in the early 18th century and the first company to offer Life Insurance was founded in London in 1706.

It was called the Amicable Society for a Perpetual Assurance Office, which is long-winded but pretty brilliant. Who wouldn’t trust an ‘Amicable Society’ with their ‘Perpetual Assurance’?

Given that was London in the 1700s, modern Life Insurance probably comes with a lot less moustache twirling and tricorn hats.

Life Insurance, as a business, has been developing for centuries – so the vast majority of people can usually get some cover. Here’s what you need to know if you think you’re ‘uninsurable’.

What Percentage of Claims Do Life Insurers Pay in Ireland?

We very recently ran a survey about Life Insurance and one thing came to light that I want to tackle: a lot of people don’t trust the insurers to pay out.

And I get it: insurers can be tricky fellas, with watertight terms and conditions, complicated underwriting and confusing jargon. We all know someone who made a health claim that fell through or whose car insurance is sky high.

But here’s the thing: Life Insurance is a little different. Read my blog for more.

Life Insurance for Young Families in 2024

Having a baby is great (not literally having it of course, us menfolk have to deal with the horrors of manflu, how unfair would the lord above have been to lumber us with pregnancy too).

But those days after baby arrives, they suck...

How Much Life Insurance Commission?

Some people like to know how much commission we make, others couldn't give a toss.

They're happy with the service and realise we don't work for nuthin'

But look, we've nothing to hide

Laya Life Insurance – How Does it Compare in 2024?

Laya life insurance markets itself as no-frills life insurance, but is it a viable alternative to what's already on the life insurance market?

What is a PMAR? (Private Medical Attendants Report)

Medical science can spot a health issue so quickly that there seems to be hardly a healthy human left.

So don't be surprised if your insurer requests a medical report from your GP.

Here's why they need a PMAR...and how you can avoid them.

Whole of Life Insurance 2025 (it pays for itself!)

The two things that piss everybody off about life insurance are:

Having to pay for it
Not getting anything from it

I have the solution.

How to Answer Life Insurance Health Questions in 2024

Only answer the questions the insurers ask.

No need to volunteer additional information.

If more information is required, it's up to the insurer to request it.

Can I Get Life Insurance with a Pre-Existing Health Condition?

Don't worry, it's possible to get life insurance with a pre-existing condition but for your own sake, please use a broker who deals with ALL of the life insurance providers

I cannot stress how important this is.

If you approach a broker after you've been declined, postponed or had your premium increased then you have a problem as you'll face this question on all subsequent applications:

Value Added Benefits of Life Insurance

Imagine finding out you have cancer, or a brain tumour or multiple sclerosis.

Your world is falling apart, but who do you turn to?

Friends and family will be supportive, but they won’t have a clue about how you’re feeling or how to help you cope.

You can pay a visit to Dr Google and scare yourself with the half-assed advice you’ll find on a forum.

Or you can access the value-added benefits available for free on your life insurance.

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