Buying a home is a proud milestone, but it also comes with a new responsibility: making sure your family and your home are financially secure if something unexpected happens. That’s where Mortgage Protection and Life Insurance come in. They can sound similar, but both types of cover are important (and so is understanding the differences!)

What is Mortgage Protection? When you get a mortgage to buy your home, you will need to take out mortgage protection insurance. This is a particular type of life assurance that is taken out for the term of the mortgage. It pays off the mortgage if you, or someone you have the mortgage with, dies.

Weight loss injections have become a major talking point in Ireland and abroad, with high-profile figures like Serena Williams adding to the conversation. But if you’re applying for mortgage protection in Ireland and you’re currently using weight loss injections, it’s important to understand how insurers approach this. We asked Sharon Doyle, Director of Operations at

Still on the same health plan you’ve had for years? You’re not alone – switching health insurance can feel like a hassle. But staying put often means missing out on real, practical benefits that could make your life easier (and healthier). Our Health Insurance, in partnership with Irish Life Health, includes benefits you won’t find

At Beat the Bank, our mission has always been simple: make protection clearer, faster, and better value for Irish households. Now, we’re taking that commitment one step further with the launch of Zoe, our new AI-powered assistant. Zoe isn’t just another chatbot. She’s designed to answer your insurance questions instantly, explain complex terms in plain

The wait is over. You asked for it – and it’s here. You’ve trusted us to help you save on life cover, mortgage protection and income protection. Now, for the first time, Beat The Bank has launched Health Insurance – giving you access to great-value cover with benefits you’ll actually use through our new partnership

Budget 2026: The Headlines That Matter Budget 2026 Ireland delivered some small gains for households – but not much that will change the day-to-day reality of Irish finances. At Beat the Bank, we believe the real difference comes from what you do next: comparing your options, cutting costs where you can, and keeping more money

Finally – health cover that puts women first For too long, women’s health has been treated as an afterthought in insurance. Getting answers has often meant long waits, uncomfortable conversations, or simply not being taken seriously. That’s changing. Our new Health Insurance, in partnership with Irish Life Health, is designed with real women in mind.

Because nobody has time to be sick Between work, family, and everything else, most of us don’t make time for healthcare until we have to. But getting checked, seen or sorted shouldn’t mean taking a day off or waiting weeks for an appointment. That’s where our new Health Insurance comes in. We’ve partnered with Irish

What Is Life Insurance? Life insurance is a simple way to protect the people you love. If you die during the term of the policy, it pays out a tax-free lump sum to your family. That money can be used for anything they need; like paying the mortgage, covering bills, or keeping life on track