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Defaqto 5 Star Over 50s Life Assurance 2026 expert rated

With SunLife, you can feel confident knowing you're helping protect your family's future

UK's Number 1 Guaranteed Over 50 Plan

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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We're the UK's Top Over 50s Life Insurance Provider 2025

Awarded by the Telegraph and Statista UK's Top Insurance Companies 2025.

The Telegraph UK's TOP Insurance Companies 2025 customer recommended in collaboration with Statista

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Let us know what you need, so we can get you to the right person to help.

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Looking to discuss a plan with a person on the phone? We'll connect you direct to the specialists.

Guaranteed Over 50 Plan:
Call 0800 904 7674

(Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm, Sat: 8am–4pm, Sun: Closed)

Guaranteed Inheritance Plan:

The plan is available exclusively online.

Equity Release:
Call 0800 633 55 66

(Mon–Thurs: 9am–8pm, Fri: 9am–5pm, Sat–Sun: Closed)

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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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Sources and information

  1. Guaranteed Over 50 Plan – Gift card – biggest in relation to value of standard gift card offered. Sent within 30 days after 6 monthly payments. Offer ends 30th June 2026. Go to sunlife.co.uk/gift for T&Cs.
  2. Guaranteed Inheritance Plan – Gift card sent within 30 days after 6 monthly payments. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time. Go to sunlife.co.uk/guaranteed-inheritance-plan/giftcard for T&Cs.
  3. Guaranteed Over 50 Plan – UK’s no.1/Nation's favourite/Most popular/Most trusted/UK's favourite – source: Swiss Re Term and Health Watch Report 2025.
  4. SunLife is highly rated for customer experience on Feefo and Trustpilot.

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