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Consumer Question

We have standard mortgage protection as necessitated by my lender, with another 20 years left on our mortgage. Would it be wise for me to look at boosting my insurance cover with some income protection?

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Consumer Question

I’ve just had my third child and have been advised to put some insurance in place, but after making some enquiries, I’m pretty confused and have a limited budget. What’s the difference between Life, Serious illness and Permanent Health insurance?
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9 in 10 people underestimate the value of stay-at-home parents

9 in 10 people in Ireland underestimate the monetary value of a stay-at-home parent. This is one of the primary findings of a recent survey from protection specialist Royal London, which found the average salary value people would place on the role of a stay-at-home mother or father was €27,500, while wage figure estimates suggest the actual amount could be nearly €44,000.
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65% believe it is “harder than ever” to secure your first home

65% of people believe it’s harder than ever to buy your first home in Ireland. This is the primary finding of a survey (see appendix) from leading protection specialist, Royal London, which sought to find out Irish people’s views around the challenges currently faced by First Time Buyers (FTBs).
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4 in 10 People in Ireland Weigh Themselves at Least Once a Month

Following a recent CSO report which highlighted that 62% of the Irish population is now either overweight or obese, Royal London has released findings from a recent survey which shows that 4 in 10 Irish adults weigh themselves at least once a month.
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Twice as many people worry about ‘money’ compared to ‘health’

Leading protection specialist, Royal London, have asked the Irish public what is likely to be their biggest source of personal worry and what they plan to focus their attentions on during 2019.
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Almost 60% of Irish people know someone who has been affected by mental health issues

A survey conducted earlier this year by protection specialist Royal London, has found that 58% of people in Ireland know someone who has been affected by mental health problems.
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Smokers Pay Way Higher for Life Cover

Smokers can pay twice as much for life insurance than their non-smoking counterparts, according to figures released today by leading protection specialist Royal London.
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Royal London Opens Ireland Subsidiary

Royal London today announces the opening of ROYAL LONDON INSURANCE DAC, its subsidiary in Ireland.
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Royal London Calls for Establishment of Centralised Register of Wills

Wills Register could speed up succession delays and prevent probate revocation
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41% say between 25 and 29 years is the ideal age for a 'first time buyer – well below the national average of 34 years

Move out of home before you’re 24 and have your first house bought before you’re 29. This is the ideal scenario when it comes to living situations in Ireland, according to the latest consumer survey from leading protection specialist Royal London.
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Thousands of struggling mortgage holders left financially exposed

Study finds that many families who’ve been through the stress of mortgage arrears and restructure are now underinsured and may be left with a shortfall.
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Survey reveals Irish public opinion on how to solve the housing crisis

A survey from leading protection specialist Royal London has revealed that more than 1 in 4 people believe the onus is on the Government to solve the housing crisis by building more new houses itself.
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Study finds that 47% of people in Ireland classify themselves as overweight

A new Royal London survey reveals that 42% of Irish people classify themselves as ‘overweight’ while a further 5% consider themselves ‘obese’.

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Twice as many people worry about ‘money’ compared to ‘health’

Leading protection specialist, Royal London, have asked the Irish public what is likely to be their biggest source of personal worry and what they plan to focus their attentions on during 2019.
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