Whole of Life Insurance

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Whole of Life Insurance

Whole of life insurance is an insurance policy that lasts for your lifetime, and is not limited to a term. When you pass away the policy will pay a lump sum payment to your family or dependents. It will also pay out immediately if you are diagnosed with a Terminal Illness. When you pass away, your family may also be liable for inheritance tax on your home and assets. This can be a huge burden to be left with, forcing them to borrow or sell part of their inheritance to cover their tax bill.

A Section 72 Whole of Life Insurance policy removes this burden and protects your loved ones from a large inheritance tax bill. Our Whole of Life Insurance has a Guaranteed Premium. Meaning your monthly payments will never change.

Why Choose Whole of Life Insurance?

There are several reasons why individuals might opt for whole of life insurance over other types of policies:

  1. Lifetime Coverage: The most significant benefit is that it provides coverage for your entire life, ensuring that your beneficiaries will receive a payout regardless of when you pass away.
  2. Guaranteed Payout: Unlike term policies that may expire before your death, whole of life insurance guarantees a payout, offering peace of mind.
  3. Fixed Premiums: Many whole of life policies come with fixed premiums that do not increase as you age, making it easier to manage long-term financial planning.
  4. Cash Value Accumulation: Whole of life policies often include a savings component, accumulating cash value over time that you can borrow against or use for future financial needs.

Main Benefits of Whole Of Life Insurance

  • Ensures financial protection for your loved ones throughout your life

  • Helps cover inheritance tax liabilities, ensuring more of your estate for your heirs

  • Builds cash value over time, useful for borrowing, emergencies, or retirement funding

  • Locks in premium rates, protecting against rising life insurance costs

  • Can be tailored with additional riders or benefits to enhance coverage

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Differences Between Whole of Life and Term Life Insurance

  • Duration: Whole of life insurance covers you for your entire life, while term life insurance only covers a specific period (e.g., 10, 20, or 30 years).
  • Premiums: Whole of life insurance generally has higher premiums due to the lifetime coverage and cash value component. Term life insurance premiums are typically lower but increase significantly if you renew after the term ends.
  • Cash Value: Whole of life insurance includes a savings element that builds cash value over time, which is not available in term life policies.
  • Guaranteed Payout: Whole of life insurance guarantees a payout whenever the policyholder dies, while term insurance only pays out if the policyholder dies within the specified term.

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jo M.
jo M.
What an incredible service. I had the pleasure of working with Niamh. From start to finish, she was so patient and is a true wealth of knowledge as I went through my mortgage hunt/journey/adventure.Most importantly, Niamh was the one who made that phonecall we all want, she got it done. A phone call no one would forget.Thank you Niamh.
leona K.
leona K.
Seamus Phelan helped myself and my husband set up life insurance recently and I honestly can not recommend him enough. His knowledge and expertise is fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. He made it all so easy to understand and really fit the policy to our needs. We can't recommend Seamus and LowQuotes enough. I would give Seamus more then 5 stars if that was an option. Happy Christmas to everyone there.
Response from the owner: Hi Leona,Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Seamus. His knowledge and expertise truly shine in how he tailors policies to fit each client’s unique needs.It’s fantastic to know that he made the process easy and stress-free for you and your husband—just the way we aim to do for all our clients. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we’ll be sure to pass on your compliments to Seamus.Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year! If you ever need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best regards,The LowQuotes Team
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Natalie H
A special huge thank you to Aoife on helping us to sort out everything for us with our new home. We highly recommend LowQuotes, 5 star service!
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Ross S.
Ross S.
Dealt with Shaun reference health insurance very knowledgeable with over 10 years experience in this area, tells it like it is in the industry.This was one of the easiest preprocesses I have done ,would easily recommend.Regards,Dwayne.
Response from the owner: Hi Dwayne,Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Shaun’s extensive knowledge and straightforward approach made the process so easy for you. It’s great to know you had such a positive experience with your health insurance.Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re always here if you need assistance in the future!Best regards,The LowQuotes Team
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uchenna I.
Niamh from LowQuotes was extremely helpful throughout the journey of obtaining my mortgage. She made the journey very stress free and was always on the ball upto the final drawdown. I strongly recommend her.Thanks a million times.A big congrats to myself 😊
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Muhammad A.
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Rachel O.
Rachel O.
Great service from Ross! Replied to my enquiry really quickly, ran through all the questions on the phone and had policy in place within 24 hours.
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Jordan A.
Jordan A.
Ross helped us choose exactly what was right for us!! Great guidance and communication couldn’t recommend him highly enough
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We got our mortgage protection through Ross who was amazing from start to finish. He made us feel at ease with any questions we had as we were first time buyers and couldn’t have been more helpful. Highly highly recommend!
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Arathy A.
Arathy A.
Very helpful finding a quote with different company.
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Matt W.
Matt W.
Brilliant service from Cormac Logue in sorting out Mortgage Protection Insurance. Great communication by phone and email. Cormac went above and beyond to contact the underwriter to have my circumstances looked at quickly. Best price of all quotations.Would recommend Cormac and Lowquotes to anyone needing life cover.Thanks again.
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Megan L.
Megan L.
Ross was great to deal with, phoned exactly when he said he would. He made the process so simple, one of our easiest decisions in the whole house hunting process. Great customer service, would highly recommend.
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Jojo
Jojo
Ross was helpful and accommodating.He answered all of our questions, and allowed us to quickly have our mortgage cover.Thanks Ross for the help !
Response from the owner: Hey Jojo,Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Ross. It’s fantastic to know he was helpful, accommodating, and made the process of getting your mortgage cover quick and easy.Your feedback means a lot to us, and if you ever need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best regards,LowQuotes TeamThank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Ross. It’s fantastic to know he was helpful, accommodating, and answered all your questions, ensuring you could quickly secure your mortgage cover.We’re thrilled we could assist you, and if you ever need anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best regards,LowQuotes Team
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sha s
I recently decided to purchase a property and knew I needed guidance as I hadn’t a clue what I needed to do! I found lowquotes online and decided to request a call. Straight away I knew this is who I needed to go with and I got given Niamh as a contact. Niamh was amazing and sorted my application for a mortgage and gave me every piece of information that I would need to gather along with some financial tips. I fell in love with a house and once again Niamh was there for the whole process. She was calm, clear, friendly and very organised. I know have completed the completions and straight away she put in a reminder to call me once my fixed mortgage would be finished! I couldn't recommend LowQuotes more to anyone they were great especially Niamh.
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Ben G.
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Craig R.
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Dealt with Cormac Logue very professional and talked me through everything I needed to know as I was unsure myself
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Mike S.
Great service and very helpful
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yogesh T.
yogesh T.
Alison was amazing to work with for my mortgage protection policy! She quickly helped amend the policy to meet the bank’s specific requirements, ensuring everything was sorted without delays. Her quick action and professionalism made a stressful process much easier.The entire experience was smooth and efficient, from getting a quote to finalizing the policy. Alison’s attention to detail and clear communication stood out, and I felt confident everything was handled perfectly. I highly recommend her and the team for their outstanding service!
Response from the owner: Hey Yogesh,We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience with Alison. It’s fantastic to know she was able to quickly amend your mortgage protection policy to meet the bank’s requirements and ensure everything was handled without delays. We aim to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, so your feedback means a lot to us!If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.Best Regards,LowQuotes Team
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Your Questions Answered

When you’re taking out a Whole of Life insurance plan, you choose the amount you want to be paid out on death.

You will then pay a set amount per month until you pass away. The policy then pays out a lump sum to your family. This premium never increases.

  • It pays a cash lump sum that could go towards covering any inheritance tax your family is liable for when you pass away. 
  • Your loved ones are financially protected when you pass away. 
  • You can choose optional benefits on top of your Whole of Life Insurance for added peace of mind.
  • It can be used to cover your funeral expenses no matter what happens.

If for any reason your circumstances change over time, such as no longer being able to afford your Whole of Life Insurance, or inheritance tax no longer being a concern.. You might decide to stop paying your premium before you die. Which normally means you get nothing back.

With a savings option – Provided you’ve had your policy for 15 years and consistently paid it, you are guaranteed money back if you cancel or stop paying your policy.

This option costs an extra 10% on your premium and must be included when you take out your policy – It cannot be added at a later date.

Your options are – Receive a reduced lump sum on death, or you can take an immediate cash payment.

Inheritance tax is a tax paid to Revenue when someone inherits either money, property or other assets such as land following a death. The recipient of the asset is the person responsible for paying the tax amount of 33%.

Surviving wives, husbands and legal civil partners do not fall under this category. They do not have to pay inheritance tax.

You can use your Whole of Life policy to help offset any inheritance tax liability.

Remember, we can always answer any questions you have regarding Inheritance tax and Whole of Life Insurance.

Starting at 18 years old, you can take out a Whole of Life insurance policy up to the age of 75.

Historical illness reviews by leading medical consultants are available. Also applies to future illnesses.

Please note that ALL nicotine replacement products, including vaping, are now classed as “Smokers”. 

The premium for your whole of life insurance will be affected accordingly.

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