TERMS OF BUSINESS
Life Insurance Made Simple Ltd
Tied Agent of EUI Private Wealth
1. Introduction
These Terms of Business set out the basis on which Life Insurance Made Simple Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the firm”) provides insurance distribution services to you.
They explain:
- Who we are and how we are regulated
- The services we provide
- How we are remunerated
- How we use technology and personal data
- Your rights as a consumer
This document is designed to support informed decision-making and reflects our obligation to act honestly, fairly, professionally, and in the best interests of our customers, in line with the Consumer Protection Code.
These Terms of Business supersede any previous versions.
2. Regulatory Status
Life Insurance Made Simple Ltd is a Tied Agent of EUI Private Wealth, which is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland under the European Union (Insurance Distribution) Regulations 2018.
As a tied agent:
- We provide insurance advice and services on behalf of EUI Private Wealth
- Our recommendations are limited to products from insurers with whom EUI Private Wealth holds an appointment
You may verify regulatory status on the Central Bank of Ireland’s public registers.
3. Insurers We Represent
EUI Private Wealth holds agency appointments with the following life insurance providers:
- Irish Life
- Zurich Life
- New Ireland Assurance
- Royal London
- Aviva Life & Pensions
Advice and recommendations will be restricted to products offered by these providers.
4. Statutory Codes and Standards
We comply with all applicable regulatory requirements, including:
- Consumer Protection Code (Revised 2026)
- Minimum Competency Code
- Fitness & Probity Standards
- European Union (Insurance Distribution) Regulations 2018
These codes are designed to protect consumers and promote high standards of conduct.
5. Our Services
We provide advice and arrange the following insurance products, where appropriate to your needs:
- Life Cover
- Mortgage Protection
- Serious Illness Cover
- Income Protection
- Pension Term Assurance (where applicable)
Our role includes:
- Assessing your needs
- Providing recommendations
- Assisting with applications
- Supporting policy administration
All advice provided is subject to a suitability assessment.
6. Acting in Your Best Interests
In line with the Consumer Protection Code, we are committed to:
- Acting in your best interests
- Ensuring products are suitable for your needs and circumstances
- Communicating in a clear, fair, and not misleading manner
- Supporting informed decision-making
We will not recommend a product unless it is suitable for you based on the information you provide.
7. Your Responsibilities
To enable us to provide appropriate advice, you must:
- Provide complete, accurate, and honest information
- Answer all application questions with reasonable care
- Inform us or the insurer of any material changes in your circumstances
- Review documentation promptly and notify us of any errors
- Pay premiums in accordance with policy terms
Failure to meet these responsibilities may impact policy terms or claims.
8. Sustainability Factors (ESG)
Where relevant, we may consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors as part of the advice process, based on information made available by product providers.
9. Remuneration
Life Insurance Made Simple Ltd is remunerated by commission paid by product providers.
In certain circumstances, we may agree a fee with you in advance.
Details of commission and fees will be disclosed in product documentation before you proceed.
10. Conflicts of Interest
We maintain policies to identify, prevent, and manage conflicts of interest.
Where a conflict cannot be avoided, it will be disclosed to you before proceeding.
11. Premium Handling
Premiums are paid directly to the insurer.
We do not accept cash payments or hold client monies.
12. Cooling-Off Period
You have the right to cancel a life insurance policy within 30 days from the date you are informed that the contract is active, in accordance with the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019.
You will only be charged for the period during which cover was in force.
13. Complaints Handling
If you wish to make a complaint, please contact:
Complaints Officer
Life Insurance Made Simple Ltd
Email: [insert complaints email]
We will:
- Acknowledge your complaint within 5 business days
- Provide regular updates
- Aim to resolve complaints within 40 business days
If unresolved, you may refer your complaint to:
Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO)
Lincoln House, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2
Phone: 01 567 7000
Email: info@fspo.ie
14. Compensation Schemes
As a tied agent of EUI Private Wealth, client protection may be available under:
- Investor Compensation Scheme (ICCL): 90% of the loss up to €20,000
- Brokers Ireland Compensation Fund (where applicable)
15. Use of Technology, Automation and Artificial Intelligence
We use secure digital systems to support the efficient administration of our services.
This may include:
- Processing electronic communications
- Extracting factual information from emails or enquiries
- Creating and maintaining client records
- Managing follow-ups and service workflows
We may use industry-standard platforms such as HubSpot and Zapier for these purposes.
All advice, suitability assessments, and recommendations are subject to meaningful human oversight.
We do not engage in fully automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
The use of technology does not diminish our regulatory responsibilities.
16. Data Protection
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We process personal data to:
- Provide insurance advice
- Arrange and administer policies
- Communicate with you
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Personal data may be collected through meetings, calls, emails, or electronic forms.
Certain information may be processed using secure automated tools for administrative efficiency.
Where third-party service providers process data on our behalf, they act as data processors under written agreements with appropriate safeguards.
Personal data may be stored or processed within the EEA or transferred outside the EEA subject to lawful safeguards.
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request correction or erasure
- Restrict or object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission
Further details are available in our Privacy Notice.
17. Vulnerable Customers
If you are experiencing circumstances that may impact your ability to engage with financial services, please let us know.
We will take reasonable steps to support you in line with the Consumer Protection Code.
18. Cancellation
You may cancel a policy at any time by notifying us or the insurer in writing.
Insurers may also cancel policies in line with contractual terms.
19. Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019 – Key Information
You must:
- Answer questions honestly and with reasonable care
- Notify insurers of material changes
Insurers may reduce or decline claims in accordance with the Act if duties are breached.
20. Governing Law
These Terms of Business are governed by the laws of the Republic of Ireland.
