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October 2025

Your Guide to Medical Underwriting

Wellbeing |

Let’s be honest, insurance can often feel a bit overwhelming when going through the fine print! Whether you’re joining a new policy or transferring from an old one, knowing how medical underwriting works can save you time, stress, and surprises. Understanding how your health cover deals with pre-existing conditions doesn’t have to be complicated.

September 2025

Health Insurance Isn’t Just for Emergencies

Wellbeing |

When people think of private health insurance, they often imagine it’s only there for the big stuff, like major surgery, overnight hospital stays, or medical emergencies. But the truth is, many policies offer a lot more than that.

Understanding Protection vs Insurance: What’s the Difference?

Protection, Wellbeing |

You may have heard the terms “Protection” and “Insurance” (like critical illness insurance and life insurance). But have you wondered what the difference is? In the world of financial planning, the terms protection and insurance often get used interchangeably, but they’re not quite the same. Here’s a quick overview, but remember, speaking with us directly will ensure you get personalised insight (and our advice is free!).

August 2025

Supporting a Self-Employed Single Mum with Critical Illness Cover

Protection, Wellbeing |

We recently encountered an interesting real-life scenario, and we thought it would be helpful to show you how we assisted a self-employed single mum with her critical illness cover. Do you need specialised income protection, critical illness cover, or life insurance? It’s really important to ensure you are protected for your family.

July 2025

Stay Calm and Financially Resilient

Saving Money, Wellbeing |

Your Money, Your Safety Net...Life can be unpredictable. Whether it's a sudden job loss, an illness, or a big, unexpected expense, being financially resilient means you're ready to weather the storm. The best part? A lot of these you can ‘set and forget’, meaning with a budget in place, you can enjoy your holiday or drinks in the beer garden. But also know when to ‘call it’ to ensure your financial resilience. Here's how you can start building that resilience today in practical, ...

Can Your Health Cover Help You Get Fitter? Here’s How

Wellbeing |

Are you looking to feel your best this summer? It can be a self-conscious time of year, but let’s make 2025 the year you leave your worries behind. And actually enjoy swimming with the kids or sunbathing on the beach. Did you know private health insurance can help you become more active, healthier, and more proactive in your fitness goals? Probably, because we talk about it all the time! But while most people think of health insurance as something you use when you're ill, many modern polici...

June 2025

How can a critical illness insurance policy help

Protection, Wellbeing |

Did you know that critical illness insurance can provide an extra security net? Waiting times for elective surgery within the NHS have significantly worsened in recent years. COVID-19 had a deep and lasting impact on access to care. NHS England alone recorded over 7.5 million people on waiting lists as of late 2024.

Avoid NHS waiting times with private medical insurance

Wellbeing |

Did you know private health insurance can provide an essential safety net? You’ll be able to access treatment faster, bypassing waiting lists. One monthly fee or an annual payment will reduce financial stress by covering the high costs of surgery, diagnostics, and hospital care. And you’ll have the choice of specialists and hospitals to suit your needs. Plus, comprehensive support for high-value claims, such as cancer treatment.

May 2025

How to restart your budget ahead of summer!

Saving Money, Wellbeing |

With the sun on our faces and the right approach to your end-of-summer spending, you can achieve your warm-weather wants on an ice-cream budget. Here’s how to get that summer bank balance set-up for a great year ahead, from clever budget ideas to easy ways to reduce your expenses.

How to stay active through summer! (and how health insurance can help)

Wellbeing |

With the warmer weather approaching, it’s a great time to get active without hitting the gym! We’ve come up with some fun tips to get you moving outside. And don’t forget that many health insurances have schemes in place to get you extra motivated. Think: Discounted or Free Gym Memberships. Fitness Tracker Rewards. Fast-Track Physio and Injury Rehab. Plus, Nutritional Support and Health Checks!

Latest Blog

Your Guide to Medical Underwriting

Let’s be honest, insurance can often feel a bit overwhelming when going through the fine print! Whe...

Health Insurance Isn’t Just for Emergencies

When people think of private health insurance, they often imagine it’s only there for the big stuff...

Understanding Protection vs Insurance: What’s the Difference?

You may have heard the terms “Protection” and “Insurance” (like critical illness insurance and l...

Supporting a Self-Employed Single Mum with Critical Illness Cover

We recently encountered an interesting real-life scenario, and we thought it would be helpful to sho...

Stay Calm and Financially Resilient

Your Money, Your Safety Net...Life can be unpredictable. Whether it's a sudden job loss, an illness,...

Can Your Health Cover Help You Get Fitter? Here’s How

Are you looking to feel your best this summer? It can be a self-conscious time of year, but let’s m...

How can a critical illness insurance policy help

Did you know that critical illness insurance can provide an extra security net? Waiting times for el...

Avoid NHS waiting times with private medical insurance

Did you know private health insurance can provide an essential safety net? You’ll be able to access...

How to restart your budget ahead of summer!

With the sun on our faces and the right approach to your end-of-summer spending, you can achieve you...

How to stay active through summer! (and how health insurance can help)

With the warmer weather approaching, it’s a great time to get active without hitting the gym! We’v...

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