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At LifeSearch our mission is ‘To protect the UK, properly’. We've been working to that objective since 1998, establishing ourselves as the leading independent protection advice specialist in the UK.
Over that time, we have protected over 1.9 million individuals, won more than 105 industry awards and we're proud to maintain an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from our protected families.
Life insurance protects your loved ones with a lump sum payout, ensuring that they don’t suffer financially if you’re not around anymore. A policy is usually bought to cover the period (or term) that your family most need help i.e. during a mortgage term, or when your children are financially dependent on you.
Life insurance covers common causes of death such as illness, disease, cancer, heart attacks or accidents. Depending on your cover, it may also cover a terminal illness diagnosis and suicide. Common exclusions are pre-agreed medical conditions, chronic illnesses, disabilities, drug and alcohol abuse and high-risk activities.
A term life insurance policy runs for a set period of time, making them cost-effective. Whole-of-life policies, on the other hand, payout whenever you die. Because they can last way into old age, they can be expensive.
It all depends on a few things; your health, your age, your smoker status, the amount of cover you're after and maybe even your hobbies. Read more about the average cost of life insurance here.
Although a life insurance payout is often talked about as a tax-free lump sum, this is true up to a point. If your estate is valued above £325,000 (or £650,000 if you’re married) or the life insurance payout pushes your estate value over the threshold, you might be hit with inheritance tax.
LifeSearch are the UKs leading independent protection advice specialist. Our expert advisors are here to offer you advice for Life Insurance and other protection products from a range of different providers:
- Quotes for Life Insurance, Mortgage Protection, Critical Illness Cover and more
- We explain the options, simply, and set up your cover in the right way for you and your loved ones
- We've won more than 105 industry awards and we're proud to maintain an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from our protected families
LifeSearch compare quotes from a range of major UK insurers. Advice offered is fee-free and all quotes given are without obligation.
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Frequently asked questions
At LifeSearch our mission is ‘To protect the UK, properly’. We've been working to that objective since 1998, establishing ourselves as the leading independent protection advice specialist in the UK.
Over that time, we have protected over 1.9 million individuals, won more than 105 industry awards and we're proud to maintain an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from our protected families.
Life insurance protects your loved ones with a lump sum payout, ensuring that they don’t suffer financially if you’re not around anymore. A policy is usually bought to cover the period (or term) that your family most need help i.e. during a mortgage term, or when your children are financially dependent on you.
Life insurance covers common causes of death such as illness, disease, cancer, heart attacks or accidents. Depending on your cover, it may also cover a terminal illness diagnosis and suicide. Common exclusions are pre-agreed medical conditions, chronic illnesses, disabilities, drug and alcohol abuse and high-risk activities.
A term life insurance policy runs for a set period of time, making them cost-effective. Whole-of-life policies, on the other hand, payout whenever you die. Because they can last way into old age, they can be expensive.
It all depends on a few things; your health, your age, your smoker status, the amount of cover you're after and maybe even your hobbies. Read more about the average cost of life insurance here.
Although a life insurance payout is often talked about as a tax-free lump sum, this is true up to a point. If your estate is valued above £325,000 (or £650,000 if you’re married) or the life insurance payout pushes your estate value over the threshold, you might be hit with inheritance tax.
LifeSearch are the UKs leading independent protection advice specialist. Our expert advisors are here to offer you advice for Life Insurance and other protection products from a range of different providers:
- Quotes for Life Insurance, Mortgage Protection, Critical Illness Cover and more
- We explain the options, simply, and set up your cover in the right way for you and your loved ones
- We've won more than 105 industry awards and we're proud to maintain an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from our protected families
LifeSearch compare quotes from a range of major UK insurers. Advice offered is fee-free and all quotes given are without obligation.
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