Mortgage protection, life cover, serious illness and income protection, arranged through Howard Financial Services.
⚠️
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.
🛡️
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
❤️
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
🏥
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
💼
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.