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# Caledonian life

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Men reaping benefits of insurance gender directive – women not so much

Women who smoke, in particular, have been hit by the introduction of the directive with premiums between one and 25 per cent higher

7.5k

Mar 21st 2014, 7:45 AM

Average life cover payout of €101,200 'not sufficient'

A life assurance business said that while the money might seem like a lot, it would last some families just two years.

4.6k

Jan 8th 2013, 2:22 PM

Lifestyle ‘vices’ pushing up life assurance premiums, says insurer

Smoking, drinking and over-eating are causing insurance policies to rise, says Caledonian Life.

9.5k

Oct 15th 2012, 2:15 PM