Direct Line offers £15k free accidental death cover for one year

Life insurance is often seen as an afterthought - just one more bill to pay - but it's vital to make sure your loved ones will be covered financially if you are not around. Taking out life insurance can put your mind at ease, as you can ensure your family won't be burdened with financial worries.

With Direct Line Life insurance, arranging cover sooner rather than later can help keep your premiums down and give you peace of mind, which is why it's offering £15,000 of free accidental death cover for one year, just for getting a quote over the phone.

Direct Line offers both Fixed Term life cover and Mortgage Life cover which include:

Minimum sum assured
-up to age 40 - £30,000
-over age 40 - £20,000
Maximum sum assured - £2 million

Paul Cowman, head of life insurance at Direct Line comments: "There really is no time like the present for people to be considering their options when it comes to life insurance. To some, life insurance seems like an unnecessary expense. But if you have people who depend on you and your income, you need it.

"Life insurance is an important part of your financial plan. If the unthinkable happens, our policies can help make sure that your family's finances will be one less thing to worry about."

For further details on Direct Line Insurance, visit directline.com.