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May 2025

What protection do you need in place to have a worry-free summer?

Protection, Wellbeing |

Summer’s here—time for garden BBQs, beach escapes, and maybe even a cheeky weekend away. But while you’re soaking up the sunshine, have you thought about the financial safety nets that help keep life running smoothly, no matter what? If you want true peace of mind this summer (and beyond), it’s worth making sure you’ve got the right protection in place. Here's a quick, no-jargon guide to three key types of cover every household should consider. Hit reply-to this email to set up your cov...

April 2025

Expect the unexpected: Critical Illness Protection for the whole family

Protection, Wellbeing |

Did you know Critical Illness Protection is important for the whole family? Not just the main earner? For example, we consider one heartbreaking example of why you should have a Critical Illness Policy in place for everyone in the family…

Recently divorced or separated? Is your insurance up to date?

Protection |

If you're going through a divorce or separation, updating your insurance policies is a necessary step. We understand it must be a hard time, full of emotions. Let us take the pain out of your insurance needs. If you’d like to take a read through the following and see what applies, give us a call or email and we can manage the rest. A perfect spring-cleaning step for a brighter future.

March 2025

Why income protection & critical illness cover are extra important for the self-employed

Home Movers, First Time Buyers, Remortgages, Mortgage tips, Protection, Homeowners |

If you're self-employed in the UK, income protection and critical illness cover are extra critical. You don’t have the safety nets that employees do. Like statutory sick pay (SSP), employer sick leave, or workplace health benefits. But of course, no matter your employment status, income protection and critical illness cover add extra support when you need it most.

January 2025

What is probate and could it affect a life insurance claim?

Protection, Homeowners |

A grant of probate is sometimes needed when valuable assets, such as property and shares, are left in a will. It's a process that ensures the instructions in a will can be followed. It's a lengthy legal proceeding before the courts to settle wills. A grant of probate is sometimes needed when valuable assets, such as property and shares, are left in a will.

December 2024

With insurance premiums on the rise, is your policy up to date?

Home Insurance, Protection, Saving Money, Homeowners |

With insurance premiums increasing, it’s a great time to review your policy. Did you know that if you contact us, we may be able to find you a cheaper deal? Or even, we might be able to find you more benefits for the same fee. That’s one of the advantages of going through an advisor. We can find you a policy that suits your specific needs and budget.

Income protection to benefit the whole family

Protection, Homeowners, Wellbeing, Saving Money |

Income protection is a policy that will cover you financially if you can’t work due to sickness, injury, or disability. Did you know that in an ideal world, everyone in the family will benefit from full coverage?

November 2024

I’m renting - is insurance important?

Protection, Wellbeing |

If you are asking yourself if you need insurance while renting. The answer is yes! Think about everything you own. All the bills you have to pay. Would you be covered to replace everything and your income if you couldn’t work? Here is where insurance helps!

Do you need joint life insurance?

Protection, Homeowners, Wellbeing, Home Movers, First Time Buyers, Remortgages |

Have you ever wondered whether you and your partner should be on one single life insurance policy? Or should you each have your own? In this article, we go into joint life insurance options.

October 2024

Fact sheet: Accident, Sickness and Unemployment policy (ASU)

Protection, Wellbeing |

This cover protects your monthly income if you fall sick, have an accident that forces you out of work or are made redundant. It is a policy that provides a monthly tax-free payment. Paid directly to you, replacing your income. It can cover your earnings for up to 12 months or you return to work.

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What protection do you need in place to have a worry-free summer?

Summer’s here—time for garden BBQs, beach escapes, and maybe even a cheeky weekend away. But while...

Expect the unexpected: Critical Illness Protection for the whole family

Did you know Critical Illness Protection is important for the whole family? Not just the main earner...

Recently divorced or separated? Is your insurance up to date?

If you're going through a divorce or separation, updating your insurance policies is a necessary ste...

Why income protection & critical illness cover are extra important for the self-employed

If you're self-employed in the UK, income protection and critical illness cover are extra critical. ...

What is probate and could it affect a life insurance claim?

A grant of probate is sometimes needed when valuable assets, such as property and shares, are left i...

With insurance premiums on the rise, is your policy up to date?

With insurance premiums increasing, it’s a great time to review your policy. Did you know that if y...

Income protection to benefit the whole family

Income protection is a policy that will cover you financially if you can’t work due to sickness, in...

I’m renting - is insurance important?

If you are asking yourself if you need insurance while renting. The answer is yes! Think about every...

Do you need joint life insurance?

Have you ever wondered whether you and your partner should be on one single life insurance policy? O...

Fact sheet: Accident, Sickness and Unemployment policy (ASU)

This cover protects your monthly income if you fall sick, have an accident that forces you out of wo...

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