What are the different types of life insurance?
Critical illness cover
Pays out a lump sum if you're diagnosed with an illness covered by your policy
Mortgage life insurance
Pays out an amount that decreases over time, usually in line with your mortgage
Joint life insurance
Covers two people on a single policy, paying out if either of you die during the policy term
Over 50s life insurance
Offers cover for the over 50s, with acceptance guaranteed up to age 84. No medical or health questionnaires required
Health insurance
Covers the cost of private medical care, helping you avoid NHS waiting lists to get the cover you need, quickly
Income protection insurance
Covers your bills if you're injured or ill and are unable to work. Short term policies and longer ones available
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Life insurance guides
Life insurance and access to medical records
Can life insurance companies view your medical records? Find out what’s shared, when consent is needed, and how it affects your cover.
Life insurance and mental health
A guide to life insurance for people with mental health conditions, affecting 1 in 4 adults in the UK.
A guide to inheritance tax
How does inheritance tax work in the UK? Find out what the current threshold is, plus other key information
Have you been mis-sold life insurance? Here's what to do
What is mis-sold life insurance and how can you make a complaint? We look into these questions and more.
Personal accident insurance
Personal accident insurance pays out if you’re injured or die in an accident. Learn what it covers, how it’s different from life cover, and who might need it.
What is a waiver of premium?
What is waiver of premium and is it something you need? Confused.com explore this additional benefit in more detail.
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