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Introduction
Insurance is a necessary evil. Some mortgage-related insurance cover is mandatory, such as buildings insurance. Some is optional, but recommended, such as contents insurance.
Some life insurance and income replacement cover is simple, and other types of insurance more complex.
When thinking about your own insurance, it is essential that you are not over- or underinsured, or paying too much for your policy.
Always compare the market and shop around on a regular basis for the best deals.
How To
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How to get the right home insurance
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Guide to life insurance
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Guide to buildings insurance
No lender will agree to give you a mortgage without buildings insurance.
Guide to using an adviser for insurance
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Guide to contents insurance
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Critical Illness Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance (CII) pays out on the diagnosis of certain specified critical illnesses. Most policies will pay out following heart disease, a stroke, renal failure, cancer, paralysis, or a major organ transplant and coronary artery bypass surgery.
Guide to life insurance
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