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Aviva pays out over €118.6 million in protection claims in 2022

Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland (Aviva), reported that the company paid out €118.6 million in claims to customers with protection policies in 2022.

How can you protect your family finances from illness and injury?

How you can protect your family finances from illness and injury, we have some valuable insights on what you need to do.

How a Financial Broker can help protect you and your family

Financial Brokers can help you prioritise your financial needs, such as saving for retirement, investing for your children or planning your estate.

What do I need to apply for a mortgage?

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, purchasing your second home or re-mortgaging, find the list of documents you need to apply.

How does Mortgage Protection Insurance Work

Are you thinking about, or in the process of buying mortgage protection insurance? If so, check out our handy checklist to make the process as simple as possible.

What are the benefits of mortgage protection?

Want to learn more about mortgage protection – how it’s used and the benefits?

Mortgage Protection Jargon Explained

Buying your first home can be an exciting but confusing time. Read on for all mortgage protection jargon explained.

7 Myths about Mortgage Protection

Learn about the common myths about Mortgage Protection, so you can make informed decisions and get the best value for your money.

Mortgage Protection 101

Buying a home is a significant milestone in anyone’s life, so it makes sense to protect your investment in the best way possible...

Importance of a Financial Broker

In this article we will discuss five ways a Financial Broker can help improve your financial well-being.

Saving for Children

Want to give your child a head start in life when they turn 18? Aviva's Children's Savings Investment Trust could be what you're looking for.

Aviva pays out over €118.6 million in protection claims in 2022

Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland (Aviva), reported that the company paid out €118.6 million in claims to customers with protection policies in 2022.

How can you protect your family finances from illness and injury?

How you can protect your family finances from illness and injury, we have some valuable insights on what you need to do.

How a Financial Broker can help protect you and your family

Financial Brokers can help you prioritise your financial needs, such as saving for retirement, investing for your children or planning your estate.

Reasons to buy life insurance in your 20s and 30s

Getting financially stable as a young adult may be the last thing on your mind. Did you know life insurance could be less expensive in your 20s / 30s?

What to do after a death checklist

The loss of a loved one can be a very difficult time. With this handy checklist find out the steps to take immediately following a death and the weeks subsequent.

Do I need life insurance if I’m retired or an empty nester?

Even after you retire or your children are now financially independent, keeping your life insurance is still a good idea and here are the reasons why.

How much life insurance do you need?

The amount of life insurance you need depends on your personal circumstances. Here are some things to consider before talking to a financial adviser.

Financial scam phone calls and emails

COVID-19 and Aviva Life & Pension Ireland

To reassure you, no new COVID-19 restrictions have been applied to our protection policies and currently there are no plans to amend our acceptance criteria.

What is a Life Insurance Lump sum?

There is great peace of mind in knowing whatever may happen to you, your children will be taken care of. Life Insurance pays out a lump sum.

What is Best Doctors® Second Medical Opinion service?

With Best Doctors® you receive a second medical opinion, so you can feel assured and fully informed about your condition and what it means for you and your family.

What is life insurance?

What is the difference between Life Insurance and Life Assurance? What Life Insurance Products are on offer from Mortgage Protection to Specified Illness cover.

Nonsense Facts About Life Insurance

You can’t know for sure what the future will bring. That’s why life cover is such a good idea.

Dummies Guide To Life Insurance

There are many things in life that we hold dear, and we try our best to protect them. With so many available options to protect ourselves and our families from an unexpected rainy day.

Planning for the future

Our Children’s Savings Investment Trust is a tax-efficient means to help secure a bright future for the younger generation once they turn 18.

Importance of a Financial Broker

In this article we will discuss five ways a Financial Broker can help improve your financial well-being.

4 tips to help you save for your children's education

In this blog post, we'll provide some practical tips to help you achieve the financial goal of saving for your children’s education.

Saving Vs. Investing: do both have a place in your financial plan?

Understanding the differences between saving vs investing allows you to choose the right tool for the right job and make the most of your money.

7 tips to inflation proof your finances

Seven tips that can help you safeguard your finances against inflation. Reassess your savings, consider investing to name a couple.

6 step guide to better budgeting

Budgeting is important. It helps you prioritise your expenses, allowing you to allocate your money wisely and effectively. In 6 steps learn how you can budget better.

Your savings questions answered

Our in-house expert answers some of the most asked questions in savings and investments, so you save your well-earned cash with peace of mind.

Tips to help you maintain your budget after lockdown

Need support maintaining your household budget once restrictions start to lift? Click here to get our best tips to help with household financial management.

Small changes that’ll make a big difference when saving for a house

Saving for a house is a milestone in anybody’s life and making some small changes can make a big impact on your savings.

Planning For Retirement

Nowadays we all try to live healthier and more active lifestyles. And the result is clear, because we’re now living longer than ever before.

Ways to cut the cost of your Christmas Day

Christmas is just around the corner and with that comes additional spend. Follow these simple steps to reduce the cost of your Christmas.

Investing during times of crisis

The past two months have been extremely volatile for investment markets. While this level of volatility can be a shock for less experienced investors, those who have worked and invested through previous downturns understand that this time will pass, and some relative calm will eventually return to markets.

Avoid the emotional investment trap

Your 5-minute guide to investor psychology. This article explains the emotions that you may be feeling – and suggests how to avoid the emotional investment trap..

When it comes to investing - patience pays

Investing in stock markets is designed to deliver returns over the medium to long-term. In uncertain environments some investors get nervous, losing sight of their investment objectives.

Saving for Education

It’s back to school time, so you’re probably acutely aware of the cost of primary and secondary education.

How to Budget and Save Money

We all want to get the most out of our weekly or monthly income, a simple way to get you started is to create a household or personal budget.

How much income will I need in retirement?

It’s never too early to prepare for retirement. Many people underestimate their life expectancy, and run the risk of running out of money in their later years.

Common Questions on Pensions in Ireland

In part one of our three-part Pension Plan series with Claire Louise Murphy, we discuss the common questions when it comes to pensions. Find out more!

Draw down a pension

Three-part series, Claire Louise Murphy (Aviva Life and Pensions) gives expert advice on pensions. Part three draw down a pension.

Different Types of Pensions in Ireland

Three-part series, Claire Louise Murphy (Aviva Life and Pensions) gives expert advice on pensions. Part two different types of pensions on offer.

Approaching retirement

From taking on a new project to spending more time with the grandkids. We have a great list of things to do in retirement that are both productive and fulfilling.

Your Pensions timeline in 6 simple steps

Retirement looming? Understand your options in 6 steps...

5 good reasons to start a Retirement Bond

Thanks to healthier lifestyles, plus advances in medical treatments, people are living much longer these days...

Your retirement checklist

If you are a member of a company pension, or if you hold your own personal pension, there are different options available to you...

10 good reasons to start a pension

Choose how your money is invested and make changes whenever you like. And depending on your circumstances...

Ireland's Pension Gap

The pension savings gap has increased by 38 per cent since 2010 and Ireland now has the second highest gap in eight EU countries surveyed.