Life insurance

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    Being diagnosed with a serious illness is one of the most stressful events that could happen to you. As well as dealing with the illness you will need to consider how you will cope financially if you become too ill to work...

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    Life insurance often isn't a top priority in stretched times, but dying without cover could leave you loved ones stranded. So how do you work out if you should buy life insurance and – if so - where do you start? Let Moneywise help with our Buyer's Guide.

  • A recent study showed that more than six in ten British women have no life insurance cover to protect the financial security of their families.

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    Too few people cover themselves against redundancy, illness or death while others buy inappropriate products. Ruth Emery explains how to find good-value policies and make sure you're properly protected.

  • A recent study showed that more than six in ten British women have no life insurance cover to protect the financial security of their families. They know they should take out a policy, even if they are not the bread winner of the family, but keep putting it off because they find life insurance and its myriad nuances daunting.

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    It is one of the least understood and most undersold insurance policies, but income protection could be one of the smartest things you buy. Rob Griffin explains what it could do for you.

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    Moneywise reveals who you voted the most trustworthy providers in the categories of life insurance and private medical insurance.

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    A recent study showed that more than six in ten British women have no life insurance cover to protect the financial security of their families. They know they should take out a policy, even if they are not the bread winner of the family, but keep putting it off because they find life insurance and its myriad nuances daunting.

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    A Moneywise reader wants to know why his life and critical illness insurance premiums have increased by 69%. IFA Francis Klonowski looks at whether this is highway robbery.

  • MW TV

    Life cover is one of the most straightforward insurance policies but you still need to do your homework before you buy. Allow Moneywise TV to provide a helping hand.