Private Health Insurance Companies

Listed below is a subset of the healthcare insurance providers offering private health cover drawn from our extensive database of the private health insurance companies/providers we partner. By completing a quote form, we will be able to advise you on the best private health insurance plan with the best premium according to your specific situation and needs

BCWA was founded in 1935 as a non-profit making association to provide personal health insurance benefits for its members in times of ill-health. Since then it has grown enormously to become a major health insurer in the UK but without losing sight of its philanthropic origins. As the oldest of the insurance companies specialising in private health insurance, BCWA have a wealth of experience to draw upon that enables them to remain at the forefront of the healthcare market.

BUPA is a long established company, whose personal health insurance is recognised as providing quality healthcare in the UK and global healthcare members in nearly 190 countries worldwide. BUPA is a provident association, meaning that any profit they make is re-invested in better health and care services.

Capital Healthcare specialises in private medical cover and is underwritten by Hamilton Insurance, a wholly owned subsidiary of HFC Bank PLC and a member of Household International Group of companies. Founded in 1878 with assets of US$35 million.

Exeter Friendly Society was formed in 1927. The Society provides private healthcare specifically targeted in the UK at the over 50's age group and has designed private health cover insurance plans with a choice of benefit levels to meet varying needs of individuals in overseas countries where medical costs can be dramatically different. As a Friendly Society we have no shareholders so all surpluses are used to improve service and benefits for our members. This, together with our policy of not age relating premium increases if a member remains on the same level of cover, when they reach certain age-bands, makes us unique. Compared to other private health care schemes that automatically increase the premiums as you get older, the difference in the contributions in the future could be significant. We are proud of our history and our financial stability but we do not stand still and are continuously reviewing our product range to ensure that our private health cover plans offer the benefits and peace of mind that you need from an insurer. We pride ourselves that many of our new members are recommended by current members and receive many referrals from those in the medical profession.

The Freedom Healthnet scheme is an innovative private health insurance plan, which provides a cash lump sum benefit for the cost of medical procedures and treatments. This cash lump sum benefit is paid directly into your bank account to cover the cost of all procedures and treatments with only standard industry exclusions. Treatment can be undertaken at any hospital in the UK or abroad. Any savings made from regional variations in prices within the U.K or by undertaking treatment abroad will remain with you. Freedom Healthnet are happy to arrange the sourcing of the treatment if you wish.

Friends Provident were founded in 1832 and are now one of the most progressive and successful insurance groups in the UK. Friends Provident has over 2 million individual polices and accounts, managing £32 billion worldwide.

Launched in 2000, Healthcare 4 Life offers age at entry priced personal health insurance, giving clients lower than average renewal increases year on year. Healthcare 4 Life is now a PHC health care insurance product and is underwritten by Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Munich Re) and reinsured by Munich Re.

Based in Bournemouth, Health-on-Line have been offering competitive private medical insurance in the UK since 2000. Their policies are underwritten by AXA PPP healthcare and designed to cover the costs of eligible treatment should you unexpectedly become ill or injured. Health-on-Line was one of the first companies to offer simple, modular based policies, giving the customer choice about what they want to be covered for from a range of options. A modern company who has made heavy investments in technology, Health-on-Line provides an easy, online process allowing the customer to be covered in a matter of minutes. A company who understands the importance of quality service and value for money.

By choosing your private health insurance plan from Norwich Union, the UK's largest insurance group, you benefit from the financial strength of CGNU plc and the backing of over £200 billion of assets under management. Norwich Union Healthcare are one of the top five European insurers and the world's 6th largest insurer with assets under the management of £220 billion.

AXA PPP Healthcare is one of the UK's leading private health insurance companies. AXA PPP were founded in England in 1940, with the active support of the medical royal colleges, the British Medical Association and the King's Fund to set up a personal health insurance scheme for people in London. Today they are a member of the global AXA group and provide health care insurance to around 2.5 million customers.

Secure Health are independent intermediaries who design in partnership with major British insurance companies, bespoke, innovative and competitively-priced private health insurance policies. They offer a wide range of personal and corporate private medical insurance plans. Using an independent consultant to arrange your health insurance guarantees the best buy.

Standard Life is one of the strongest and most successful financial services companies in the world. Currently, over 5 million people rely on Standard Life for their financial needs. They have over £75 billion in assets under management, which is more than the market value of Sainsburys, Boots, Tesco, Cadbury Schweppes and British Airways, combined.

Western Provident Association (WPA) is celebrating 100 years of quality service. It is now one of Britain's leading private health insurance companies, providing a range of private medical insurance, dental plans and medical cash plans for individuals, families and corporate employees. In fact over half a million people entrust their healthcare insurance to Western Provident Association (WPA).

Westfield Health is one of the most successful and secure personal health insurance providers in the UK with over 85 years experience and more than a third of a million policyholders enjoying cover.

With their insight and flexibility, Westfield Health delivers market leading corporate healthcare plans that can meet the ever-changing health insurance requirements of business and individuals alike.

Their reputation for innovation, quality and service has been recognised nationally by winning, two years running, the prestigious UK awards of 'Best Healthcare Cash Plan Provider' in the Health Insurance Awards for 2004 and 2005, 'Best Insurance Provider' in the Guardian and Observer Consumer Finance Awards 2004 and 2005, and attaining the Servicemark Gold Level of Achievement 2005.

A not-for-profit organisation, Westfield Health conduct environmentally friendly practices and are proud of the support they give to the NHS and medically related charities.