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Whole of Life Insurance in Ireland | Plain English Guide
A plain English guide to whole of life insurance in Ireland, including guaranteed cover, cashback options and when it makes financial sense.
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February 11 2026 5 min read Life Insurance

What Are the Most Common Life Insurance Mistakes in Ireland?
Most life insurance mistakes aren’t about choosing the wrong policy.

They happen earlier than that.

This guide explains what goes wrong most often in Ireland and how to avoid decisions that can quietly limit your options later.
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February 5 2026 4 min read Life Insurance

Do You Pay Tax on Life Insurance in Ireland?
Life insurance payouts are not automatically taxed in Ireland.

When tax applies, it’s usually because of how the policy was structured and the relationship between the person who dies and the person receiving the payout.
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February 4 2026 Life Insurance

Has Your Reviewable Whole of Life Insurance Premium Gone Up?
If your reviewable whole of life insurance premium has jumped or is due for review, this explains why it happens, what insurers actually do at review, and what options you still have.
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February 3 2026 4 min read Life Insurance

Can You Get Life Insurance or Mortgage Protection If You Have Bipolar Disorder?
Life insurance and mortgage protection are often possible with bipolar disorder.

This guide explains how insurers assess stability, why order matters, and what to do before applying.
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January 30 2026 5 min read Life Insurance

Declined for Mortgage Protection. What Happens Now?
If you’ve been declined for mortgage protection, it doesn’t mean your mortgage is over.

This guide explains what to do next, how to avoid repeat declines, and when a waiver may apply.
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5 min read Life Insurance

Cancer Cover is Possible (even if you can’t get serious illness cover)
Cancer-only cover isn’t a replacement for full serious illness cover, but it can be a useful fallback if full cover is declined, restricted, or too expensive.
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January 29 2026 5 min read Life Insurance

Life Insurance Without a Medical Exam in Ireland (2026 Guide)
Need life insurance but dreading a medical?

The good news: most Irish applications don’t involve one.

Medical exams are the exception, not the rule.
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January 26 2026 4 min read Life Insurance

Dual vs Joint Life Insurance in Ireland – Which Is Better?
You can buy life insurance on a joint or dual basis, but the difference matters more than most couples realise.

Joint life pays out once and then stops.
Dual life keeps protection in place for the survivor.

In most Irish cases, dual life (including mortgage protection) is the smarter long-term choice.
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January 22 2026 6 min read Life Insurance

Postponed for Mortgage Protection? What It Actually Means and What to Do Next
If your mortgage protection application has been postponed, it can feel like everything has ground to a halt.

Our guide explains what a postponement actually means, why it happens, and the realistic options available if you’re trying to draw down a mortgage in Ireland
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January 21 2026 5 min read Life Insurance

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