Life Insurance & Protection: Secure Your Family's Future.

Specialist protection advice tailored to your circumstances. Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection from a carefully selected panel of leading UK insurers.

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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions will apply.

Life Insurance & Protection: Secure Your Family's Future.

Selected Insurers

Income Protection, Critical Illness & Life Assurance

Why Work With a Protection Broker?

Working with a expert mortgage broker ensures you get the right life insurance and protection cover tailored to your needs and budget. We compare multiple providers, explain your options clearly, and recommend suitable cover to protect your family, mortgage, and financial commitments, while also guiding you on policy terms, premiums, and future protection as your circumstances change.

Multiple Policy Types

We advise on level term, whole of life, joint cover, family income benefit, and critical illness - matching the right type to your circumstances.

Cover Reviewed Over Time

When your circumstances change, we review your protection to make sure it still fits - included as part of our service.

Why Choose KB Mortgage Solutions

  • Products from a carefully selected number of insurers to provide a fair analysis of the market for Income Protection, Critical Illness & Life Assurance
  • FCA-regulated advice personalised to your circumstances (Firm Reference: 783508)
  • £295 fixed fee — payable on application — never upfront
  • Property Membership Guarantee — all future like-for-like remortgages arranged free
  • Speak directly to Karl — one dedicated adviser, not a call centre
  • No hard credit searches during initial assessment — your credit file is protected (a hard search is required at full mortgage application, as standard)
  • UK-wide service by phone and online — no need to travel

Lender criteria vary. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances, the specific lender, and the full details of your credit history.

Our Insurance Partners

We offer products from a carefully selected number of insurers to provide a fair analysis of the market for Income Protection, Critical Illness & Life Assurance. We believe it's vitally important for families and homeowners to financially protect themselves and their loved ones.

Royal London
Aviva
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Guardian
Zurich
Legal & General
Vitality

Types of Protection We Arrange

We advise on the full range of protection products — not just life insurance. Every recommendation is based on your individual circumstances.

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Level Term Life Insurance

The payout stays the same throughout the policy term. Suitable for covering a fixed debt or providing a lump sum for your dependants.

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Whole of Life Insurance

Covers you for your entire lifetime with a payout on death, provided premiums are maintained. Often used for inheritance tax planning or leaving a legacy.

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Critical Illness Cover

Pays a tax-free lump sum if you are diagnosed with a specified critical illness during the policy term. Can be standalone or added to a life insurance policy.

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Income Protection Insurance

Replaces a portion of your income if you cannot work due to illness or injury. Pays a regular monthly amount until you recover, reach retirement, or the policy ends.

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Family Income Benefit

Pays a regular tax-free income to your family rather than a lump sum. Often more affordable than standard life insurance for the same level of practical cover.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions will apply.

Standalone Cover for Every Situation

You do not need a mortgage to benefit from protection advice. We provide standalone cover for homeowners, renters, and self-employed individuals who want to protect their family financially.

  • Parents and families — ensuring your children are provided for if something happens to you
  • Self-employed professionals — income protection when you have no employer sick pay to fall back on
  • Renters — your family still needs financial security even without a mortgage to protect
  • Anyone with dependants — if someone relies on your income, they need a plan in place
The best way to find out where you stand is a free, no-obligation consultation — no hard credit check (a hard search is required at full mortgage application, as standard), no pressure.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions will apply.

With Protection vs Without Protection

A clear side-by-side comparison

ScenarioWithout ProtectionWith Protection
Death of a PolicyholderFamily must cover mortgage, bills and debts aloneMortgage paid off or regular income provided to family
Serious Illness DiagnosisRelies on savings, statutory sick pay or family supportTax-free lump sum to cover costs and focus on recovery
Loss of Income Through Illness or InjuryMortgage arrears and financial hardship within monthsMonthly payments covered until return to work or policy end
Growing Family or Changing CircumstancesExisting cover may no longer be adequateWe review and adjust your protection as your life changes
Monthly Cost£0 — but full financial exposure if the worst happensTypically a few pounds per week for genuine security

We review your protection whenever your circumstances change to make sure your cover still fits your life.

Karl Burns — Founder & Principal Mortgage Adviser

Karl Burns — Specialist Mortgage Adviser

Karl Burns is the founder and principal adviser at KB Mortgage Solutions. With over 10 years of experience and more than 1,000 mortgages arranged — many for clients turned down elsewhere — Karl has the lender relationships and specialist knowledge to find solutions that mainstream brokers simply cannot access.

FCA Authorised (#783508)
1,000+ Mortgages Arranged
"Every failed mortgage application leaves a footprint on your credit file. That's why matching you with the right lender, first time, is so important — it protects your credit while giving you the best possible chance of approval."

Over 100 Five-Star Google Reviews

Most of our clients come from recommendations — a testament to the service Karl provides.

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We were recommended Karl by a friend and we're so glad we took their advice! From start to finish he was incredibly efficient and supportive. He made buying our first home so much easier.
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Lauren Potts
5 months ago
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Karl has provided an excellent service! First time buyer and not knowing much, he gave me great support and advice. Karl communicated every step of the way. Highly recommend!
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James M
3 months ago
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After being declined by two high-street banks due to a CCJ, Karl found a specialist lender within 48 hours. Professional, knowledgeable and genuinely cares. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Sarah T
6 months ago
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Brilliant from start to finish. We had a complex IVA situation and Karl was upfront and honest. Found us a solution that worked. The £295 fee was absolutely worth it. We're in our dream home.
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David R
2 months ago
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Karl sorted our remortgage faster than I thought possible. Clear no-nonsense advice and the membership guarantee gives real peace of mind. Will use KB Mortgage Solutions again without hesitation.
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Tom B
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Had defaults from a few years ago and thought we'd never get a mortgage. Karl found us a great deal with a specialist lender. Whole process was smooth and stress-free. Thank you!
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Wendy G
4 months ago
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We were recommended Karl by a friend and we're so glad we took their advice! From start to finish he was incredibly efficient and supportive. He made buying our first home so much easier.
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Lauren Potts
5 months ago
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Karl has provided an excellent service! First time buyer and not knowing much, he gave me great support and advice. Karl communicated every step of the way. Highly recommend!
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James M
3 months ago
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After being declined by two high-street banks due to a CCJ, Karl found a specialist lender within 48 hours. Professional, knowledgeable and genuinely cares. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Sarah T
6 months ago
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Brilliant from start to finish. We had a complex IVA situation and Karl was upfront and honest. Found us a solution that worked. The £295 fee was absolutely worth it. We're in our dream home.
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David R
2 months ago
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Karl sorted our remortgage faster than I thought possible. Clear no-nonsense advice and the membership guarantee gives real peace of mind. Will use KB Mortgage Solutions again without hesitation.
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Tom B
1 month ago
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Had defaults from a few years ago and thought we'd never get a mortgage. Karl found us a great deal with a specialist lender. Whole process was smooth and stress-free. Thank you!

Your Questions Answered

Got questions? We've got answers. If you need more detail, we're just a phone call away.

Do I need a mortgage to get protection advice from you?
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No. We provide standalone protection advice for anyone — you do not need a mortgage application or any property involvement whatsoever. Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection are relevant to anyone with financial dependants or commitments.
What is income protection and do I need it?
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Income protection replaces a portion of your income (typically 50–70%) if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. It pays a regular monthly amount until you return to work, reach retirement age or the policy ends. It is particularly important for self-employed individuals and anyone without employer sick pay.
How much life insurance do I need?
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This depends on your individual circumstances. As a general guide, consider the total of your outstanding debts, your annual income multiplied by the number of years your dependants would need support, and any future costs such as childcare or education. We help calculate the right figure during your free consultation.
Can I get life insurance if I have a pre-existing health condition?
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Yes, in many cases. A number of providers offer cover for people with pre-existing conditions — though the terms and premiums will depend on the specific condition, its severity and how well it is managed. As whole of market brokers, we know which providers are most likely to offer favourable terms for your specific situation.

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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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A free conversation gives you a clear, honest picture of your options — no jargon, no pressure, no commitment.

  • No hard credit check during initial assessment (a hard search is required at full mortgage application, as standard)
  • Speak directly to Karl — not a call centre
  • £295 fixed fee — payable on application — never upfront
  • UK-wide service by phone and online
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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions will apply.