The true value of life insurance
Coming to terms with the death of a loved one is hard enough. But with the possible added financial pressure of losing an income, this can make a distressing situation even more difficult to cope with. Yet, in a recent survey conducted by Aviva, 68% had no plan for dealing... Read More 
Almost half of UK adults say life insurance is essential
47% of all people in a recent survey commissioned by Royal London say that life insurance is essential for anyone with a mortgage or dependants. However, whilst so many of us recognise a need for protection cover this doesn’t necessarily translate into an action to buy. The research was done... Read More
The cost of being ill
When there is a vicious bug going around the office or if someone you know has a terrible cold, have you ever thought, ‘please don’t let me get ill, I can’t afford to be off work’? I know I have – because I’m worried about my workload and having to... Read More
More Brits insure their phone and their pet, than take out critical illness cover
I know how much people love their pets (and how much it can cost to pay vet fees). I also know how much it costs to buy the latest mobile phone and so I understand why many of us choose to take out pet and phone insurance –18% of UK... Read More
One in four families have lost income due to ill health, serious illness or death
Figures revealed in a recent report by Aviva show that unexpected loss of income is sadly much more common than people might think - with 27% of people surveyed experiencing a loss of income due to ill health, serious illness or death, 11% experiencing long-term loss of income and 7%... Read More
Tony’s story: there’s no pressure financially to get back to work…
…” That’s been the most important thing; that I can recover from this properly.” Married with two young children, Tony from Hertfordshire had always considered himself a fit and healthy person who led an active and busy life. When he was diagnosed with a succession of chest infections in the... Read More
Chris’s story: you never know what’s around the corner…
… “but following the operation, I’m lucky enough to have now made a full recovery so I’m able to look forward again.” Chris, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer when she was 54, recalls the moment her worst fears were confirmed. “It was a long and difficult day with lots... Read More
5 reasons why ‘Millennials’ should think about life insurance sooner
Today, Millennials, young adults or you (if you're aged 18-30) face numerous financial challenges in addition to everything else they have to tackle - from confronting student loan debt to working out how to save for retirement. Budgeting, enjoying the summer festival season and paying back debts are a priority.... Read More
UK employees just one month from the breadline
Research from Legal & General’s ‘Deadline to Breadline’ has shown that on average UK employees could be on the breadline in just 32 days if they lost their main source of income – an extremely short period of time for someone to find a new job, but what if the... Read More
It won’t happen to me…
Every 2 minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. Every 7 minutes someone in the UK will have a heart attack. Every 12 minutes someone in the UK will have a stroke. And yet so many of us are without a plan in place to help ourselves or... Read More