Working for yourself means no employer sick pay if illness strikes. Private medical cover gives self-employed sole traders, freelancers and contractors faster access to consultations, diagnostics and treatment, helping you get back to work sooner. Compare individual policies from leading UK insurers and choose cover that fits your trade and budget.
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Getting insurance quotes is simple. Here's how the process works.
Answer a few simple questions about yourself and the level of cover you're looking for. It only takes a couple of minutes.
A specialist broker will call you back to discuss your requirements and answer any questions you may have.
The broker will present quotes from leading insurers so you can compare options and choose the cover that's right for you. There's no obligation to proceed.
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Tailor an individual policy to suit how you work, what you earn and the risks you face.
When you work for yourself, time off costs you directly. Private cover can give quicker access to specialist consultations, scans and surgery, helping reduce the days you spend away from clients, contracts and ongoing projects.
Most sole traders and freelancers pay premiums from personal income rather than through a business. HMRC treatment varies by trading structure, so speak to a qualified accountant about how private medical insurance fits your wider tax position.
Choose core in-patient cover and add out-patient consultations, diagnostics, mental health or therapies as needed. Adjusting excess levels and hospital lists lets you shape a policy around your trade, age and household budget.