Following the success of Ark Life's Pensions Made Simple guide and accompanying pensions calculator, the life assurer has produced a guide called Life Made Simple: the essential guide to understanding life assurance - including how to protect your business. The 38-page guide describes the types of life assurance available in the Republic, the importance of wills and trusts, inheritance tax, considerations for women, typical costs, and a helpful glossary of life assurance jargon.

Through the series, which also includes a Guide to Inheritance Tax, Ark Life is investing in the education of policyholders and the general public while using simple, jargon-free language. Copies of all guides are available by calling Freefone 1800 780 780, or from any AIB branch.