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Defaqto 5 star Over 50s Life Assurance 2025 expert rated

UK's Number 1 Guaranteed Over 50 Plan

Simple. Affordable. So you and your family can enjoy real peace of mind.

Guaranteed Over 50 Plan

Whole of life insurance with guaranteed acceptance for those aged 49–85, and no medical questions. We guarantee to pay out when you die, with full cover after just 12 months.

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Guaranteed Inheritance Plan

Whole of life cover for people aged 49–75. Your cover will start immediately if accepted. Answering a few medical questions may provide a higher payout when you pass away.

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Equity Release

Are you a home owner aged 55 and over? Take a look at equity release and see if releasing money from your home could be right for you.

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Our roots go back over 200 years

SunLife’s history goes all the way back to 1810. In fact, we were the very first company to offer life insurance without a medical (something we still do today).

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