Mortgage protection, life cover, serious illness, income protection, home and car insurance — all arranged through Howard Financial Services.
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Required by law: Mortgage protection insurance and home buildings insurance are both legal requirements when taking out a mortgage in Ireland. We arrange both as part of your mortgage process.
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Mortgage Protection Insurance
Required
Mortgage protection is a legal requirement for most mortgages in Ireland. It's a decreasing term life policy that pays off your mortgage in full if you die during the term. We compare the market to get you the lowest premium.
Required by law for most mortgage holders
Decreasing cover matches your outstanding balance
Joint cover available for couples
Premiums typically €15–€50/month depending on age and health
We compare all major insurers — Zurich, Irish Life, Aviva, Royal London and more
Critical illness add-on available
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Life Insurance
Level term life insurance pays a fixed lump sum to your family if you die. Unlike mortgage protection, it doesn't decrease — giving your family financial security beyond just paying off the mortgage.
Fixed lump sum regardless of when you claim
Protects your family's income and lifestyle
Terms from 10 to 40 years
Can be written in trust to avoid probate
Convertible policies available
Reviewable and guaranteed premium options
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Serious Illness Cover
Pays a tax-free lump sum on diagnosis of a specified serious illness — cancer, heart attack, stroke and many more. Gives you financial breathing space when you need it most.
Tax-free lump sum on diagnosis
Covers 50–80+ specified conditions
Standalone or combined with life cover
Children's cover often included
Accelerated or additional cover options
Claims paid regardless of ability to work
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Income Protection
Replaces a portion of your income if you can't work due to illness or injury. Unlike sick pay, it continues for years — right up to retirement if needed. Tax relief available on premiums.
Replaces up to 75% of your income
Benefit paid monthly until you return to work or retire
Tax relief on premiums at your marginal rate
Deferred period from 4 to 52 weeks
Escalation options to keep pace with inflation
Especially important for self-employed people
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Home Insurance
Required
Buildings and contents insurance is required by your lender. We can arrange competitive home insurance at the same time as your mortgage — one less thing to organise before drawdown.
Buildings cover required by all lenders
Contents cover protects your belongings
Accidental damage cover available
Alternative accommodation if home is uninhabitable
New for old replacement
Discounts for security systems and smoke alarms
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Car Insurance
Through our insurance partners, we can arrange competitive car insurance for you and your family. Comprehensive, third party fire and theft, and third party options available.
All vehicle types covered
Comprehensive or third party options
Named driver and fleet policies
No claims bonus protected
Breakdown assistance available
Competitive premiums through broker market access
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Protection sorted at the same time as your mortgage
We arrange mortgage protection and home insurance as part of every mortgage. Life, serious illness and income protection reviewed separately — no pressure, just good advice.