If you're getting a mortgage dont take out life insurance from your mortgage lender until you have researched the competition as there may be. better deals around than they offer.
If you participate in a dangerous sport or pastime, ensure you inform you life insurance provider. As you may not be covered should an accident occur. If you already have insurance, check the small print to see what you are covered for and what you are not, especially for one time trips, say on holiday. Your Holiday insurance may cover you to be flown home, but the cause of death may prevent any cliam being paid out.
There are a number of different term and whole life insurance plans on the market. The level of cover provided depends on the plan.