Insurance & Protection

Protect what matters most

Mortgage protection, life cover, serious illness and income protection, arranged through Howard Financial Services.

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Mortgage protection insurance is required by law for most mortgages on your own home under the Consumer Credit Act 1995, with some exemptions. Buildings insurance is not a legal requirement, but every lender requires it as a condition of the loan.

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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.

  • Required by law for most mortgage holders
  • Decreasing cover matches your outstanding balance
  • Joint cover available for couples
  • 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, which can speed up payment to your family
  • 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 the specified conditions set out in the policy document, which vary by product
  • 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

Talk to Francis

Protection sorted at the same time as your mortgage

We arrange mortgage protection as part of every mortgage. Life, serious illness and income protection reviewed separately — no pressure, just good advice.

Call 086 865 2592

Howard Financial Services Limited T/A IWantAMortgage.ie is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (C430229). Member of Brokers Ireland.

Registered in Ireland, Company Registration No. 659301. Registered Office: 2 Mountain Common, Ardfield, Co. Cork. Director: Francis Howard.

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