News & insights - Life insurance

Discover how critical illness cover can provide financial support for serious heart conditions, treatment delays and unexpected changes to your income.

One in four homeowners have moved house since taking out protection cover according to Vitality, but 32% have never reviewed their policies despite their change in circumstances.

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the year in numbers – from our mortgage rates summary to how much our customers have saved with our Rate Check service.

The New Year is a great time to take stock and look at ways you might be able to make your life healthier and happier.

More than 6 million people from 22 different countries around the world this year will support the annual ‘Movember’ campaign to raise awareness about men’s health issues.

One in seven women in the UK will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetimes, and although survival rates are improving all the time, the emotional, physical and financial effects can be long-lasting.

This August is National Road Victim Month, was set up to raise awareness of safer driving, as well as to honour those who have died or been injured in a car accident.

World Parkinson’s Day takes place on 11th April, to raise awareness

This year’s International Day of Happiness takes place on 20th March, 2023, and recognises the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world.

If you’re looking to kick off 2023 with a new healthier you, going for regular walks with your four-legged friend can be a great way to get started.

A record £6.8bn was paid out in life insurance, income protection and critical illness claims in 2021, with 98% of life claims settled by most of the major insurers.

making sure you have protection in place can provide valuable peace of mind that you and your family at least won’t have to worry about money if you’re dealing with the devastating impact of a serious illness or bereavement.

Despite the challenges we all faced in 2020, protection providers have continued to provide a crucial financial safety net for thousands of people and their families, with the vast majority of claims paid.

One in three of us would take out pet insurance for our furry friends, yet more than eight out of ten don’t have or wouldn’t buy financial protection for ourselves in case we’re unable to work.