Do I Need Life Insurance for a Mortgage?

Do I Need Life Insurance for a Mortgage? If you’re taking out a mortgage in the UK, one of the most common questions you’ll encounter is: “Do I need life insurance for a mortgage?” The short answer is no – it’s not legally required. However, for most homeowners, life insurance is one of the most […]
Can You Keep a Secret? Highlights Parkinson’s & Insurance Challenges — Support from The Insurance Surgery

BBC viewers are laughing along with Can You Keep a Secret?, the new sitcom starring Dawn French and Mark Heap that blends humour with heartfelt insight into life with Parkinson’s disease. While the show delivers plenty of laughs, it also highlights a very real and important issue: the difficulties people living with Parkinson’s can face […]
The Total Signposting Initiative: Why Brokers Should Refer Clients to The Insurance Surgery

The insurance industry has taken a significant step forward in improving access to cover with the launch of the Total Signposting Initiative, led by BIBA and supported by insurers, brokers, and consumer bodies. The initiative aims to ensure that customers who are unable to obtain insurance from a provider are not left without options — […]
Life Insurance Premiums: What’s Changed, What’s Next, and How to Choose the Right Cover

Life Insurance Premiums: What’s Changed, What’s Next, and How to Choose the Right Cover Life insurance plays a critical role in protecting your family’s financial security. Because it directly affects long-term finances, it’s important to understand how life insurance premiums are changing, what may influence costs in 2026, and how to choose cover responsibly. This […]
Why Income Protection Is More Important Than Ever in 2026

Why Income Protection Is More Important Than Ever in 2026 In 2026, financial security is no longer just about saving money or investing wisely – it’s about protecting your income, the very thing that pays for your lifestyle, your family, and your future. Income Protection insurance remains one of the most overlooked yet most valuable […]
New Year, New Protection: Why 2026 Is the Right Time for UK Life Insurance

New Year, New Protection: Why 2026 Is the Right Time for UK Life Insurance The New Year has a funny way of making us take stock. We reset goals, tidy finances, and think about the people who depend on us. If “get life insurance sorted” has been sitting on your to-do list for a while, […]
Best UK Life Insurers for Paying Claims in 2025 – A Side-by-Side Comparison

Choosing life insurance isn’t only about price. The whole point is that—if the worst happens—the claim gets paid, quickly and fairly. Below, we compare the latest published claims results from five of the UK’s biggest players, pulling out what really matters to families at claim time. Quick comparison: life-insurance claims performance (latest full year) Insurer […]
Moneysworth Ltd No Longer Trading — The Insurance Surgery Steps In to Support Customers

Moneysworth Ltd No Longer Trading — The Insurance Surgery Steps In to Support Customers It is with sadness that we acknowledge the news that Moneysworth Ltd is no longer trading. For many years, Moneysworth Ltd provided valuable advice and specialist insurance services across the UK, earning a reputation for quality and integrity. While it’s always […]
Why Referring Protection Clients Matters — and How The Insurance Surgery Leads the Way
Why Referring Protection is Essential for Brokers When brokers and advisers face cases they can’t place — due to medical history, occupation, or underwriting restrictions — referring those clients for protection is the most responsible and professional course of action. Referring protection ensures that your clients still receive the cover they need, even when you […]
Top Trusted UK Protection Brokers 2025 – How to Spot True Reliability

Why Trust Matters When Choosing a Protection Broker When you’re buying protection insurance—whether life cover, critical illness, or income protection—choosing the right broker makes a huge difference. It’s not only about price, but also about service, transparency, and support at crucial moments. A trusted broker can: Help you find the right cover for your unique […]


