Buying Life Insurance in Ireland can feel overwhelming.
There are different types of cover, confusing insurance jargon, medical questions and several insurers, each with their own strengths. Knowing where to start isn’t always obvious.
That’s exactly why we built this Learning Hub.
Whether you’re arranging Mortgage Protection, protecting your income with Income Protection, or simply trying to work out how much Life Insurance you need, you’ll find straightforward, independent guidance here.
Since 2008 we’ve helped thousands of people across Ireland arrange Life Insurance, Mortgage Protection and Income Protection, including many whose applications were complicated by medical conditions or previous insurer decisions. Everything below is written in plain English, so you can understand your options before making an important financial decision.
Having a medical condition doesn’t automatically mean you’ll pay more or be declined. Different insurers assess medical conditions differently, which means the order you apply in can have a real impact on the outcome.
Understanding how underwriting works before you apply can help you avoid unnecessary declines and improve your chances of securing the best available terms.
Learn How Medical Underwriting Works →
Insurance shouldn’t require a translator.
Our plain-English glossary explains the most common insurance terms you’ll come across, helping you understand exactly what you’re buying and why it matters.
View the Insurance Glossary →
Every family is different, so the right solution depends on your circumstances, budget and medical history.
If you’d rather skip the research, complete our short Financial Questionnaire.
We’ll review your circumstances and recommend the most suitable options, explaining why we’d choose them if we were in your shoes.
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just honest, independent advice.
Written by Nick McGowan, QFA RPA APA
Nick is a qualified financial advisor and founder of Lion.ie, a multi-agency Irish life insurance and income protection brokerage based in Tullamore. He’s been helping people secure fair, transparent cover for over 15 years and was named Protection Broker of the Year 2022.
If you’d like straight answers without the sales pitch, learn more about Nick here.
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As Ireland's leading life insurance broker, we specialise in comparing the rates and policies from the top five Irish life insurance providers and offering the very best value quotes to suit the individual needs of our clients. Our expertise lies in finding a suitable insurance plan for those with specific needs, be it a particular illness, occupation or claim history, we've got you covered in every sense!
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