If you're thinking about taking out life insurance, our guest article from award-winning life insurance broker Reassured gives an overview of the different types available. It also describes common pitfalls to avoid and top tips to secure the right cover.  What is life insurance and how does it work? Life insurance is simply financial protection for your loved ones should you no longer be around to provide. It acts as a safety blanket for a worst-case scenario. The policyholder makes a monthly payment (the premium) for the lifetime of the policy (the term), to benefit from the set cover [...]