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Are you too old to buy life insurance?

15+ hour, 37+ min ago  (1293+ words) Buy a gift membership Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. Inheritance tax bills are rising, with receipts set to hit a record "8.7bn this year, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. Life insurance is one…...

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3 things to know before taking out over-50s life insurance

4+ mon, 3+ day ago  (820+ words) From decoding money topics to curating gift guides, Ravi's writing helps readers save money - and pick the perfect present. Over-50s life insurance policies now cost an average of "27.62 a month, according to insurer Reassured, based on more than 50,000 plans sold…...

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Should you consider life insurance to manage your inheritance tax bill?

5+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1098+ words) With a background in financial journalism across national titles, Ruby loves helping people take control of their money and specialises in pensions, tax, banking and benefits. Life insurance sales have climbed as growing numbers of families look for ways to…...

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Life insurance gap leaves mortgage holders exposed

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (580+ words) From decoding money topics to curating gift guides, Ravi's writing helps readers save money - and pick the perfect present. Almost a third of adults under 55 surveyed by Tesco Insurance said they would be forced to sell their family home if…...

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Over half of people in the UK don’t have life insurance – is your family protected?

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (614+ words) More than half of people in the UK don't have life cover in place, leaving many households at risk of financial hardship if they were to die unexpectedly." According to the 2025 Life Insurance Index by UK-lifeinsurance.com, around one in…...

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Do you have enough life insurance cover?

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (432+ words) Life insurance is there to support your loved ones financially if you die " helping to cover major costs like mortgage payments, childcare and day-to-day living expenses. But just 43% of people in the UK have enough life insurance cover, according to…...

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8 expensive mistakes to avoid when purchasing life insurance

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (808+ words) Most life insurance policies pay out " but not all. In 2023, 96.7% of life insurance claims in the UK were approved, according to the Association of British Insurers. While most claims go through without issue, there are still a few simple mistakes…...

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8 reasons you’re paying too much for life insurance

10+ mon, 6+ day ago  (949+ words) From outdated policies to risky hobbies, Which? reveals why you might be paying too much for life insurance in the UK - and how to cut costs in 2025 Life insurance costs an average of "29.26 a month,according to the insurance broker…...

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4 in 10 parents don't have life insurance – is your family protected?

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (731+ words) A survey by the comparison site Compare the Market found that 48% of parents have a life insurance policy, and 21% are covered by death-in-service benefits through work. Only 8% have both types of ... If you have children who rely on your income,…...