If you couldn’t work tomorrow, would your protection hold up?

2025-12-22T11:36:57+00:00December 22nd, 2025|Buildings & contents insurance, Critical illness cover, Family finances, Financial Tips, General tips, Income protection, Insurance, Life insurance, Private medical insurance, self employed|

January is often when people take a step back and look at their finances with fresh eyes. Once the festive period has passed, it becomes easier to focus on what really matters. Keeping income flowing, protecting family finances and ensuring plans stay on track if the unexpected happens. This is where protection insurance [...]

When did you last review your health insurance?

2025-12-22T11:33:40+00:00December 22nd, 2025|Family finances, Financial Tips, General tips, Insurance, Private medical insurance, self employed|

January has a habit of making us take stock. New diaries, fresh plans, and a quiet promise to be a bit more organised this year. While many people focus on budgets and routines, there’s one important area that often gets left behind: health insurance. If your policy has been quietly ticking along in [...]

Health insurance perks you probably didn’t know about

2025-08-29T08:45:05+00:00August 29th, 2025|Financial Tips, Insurance, PMI, Private medical insurance, self employed|

When people think of private health insurance, they often picture the big stuff: major surgery, hospital stays, or medical emergencies. But the truth? Many policies offer so much more — everyday benefits that help you stay well, feel better, and take control of your health long before anything becomes urgent. Here are five [...]

Self-employed? How to stay on top of your finances

2025-02-13T14:26:36+00:00February 13th, 2025|Family finances, Financial Tips, General tips, self employed, Self-employed|

Being self-employed in the UK comes with many rewards, but managing your finances and bills can feel like a juggling act. Without steady paychecks or automatic deductions for taxes and National Insurance, staying organized is key. The good news is, with the right systems in place, you can stay on top of your [...]

Look after your health to ensure you are ready to work

2025-02-13T14:25:57+00:00February 13th, 2025|Critical illness cover, General tips, Income protection, Insurance, Private medical insurance, self employed, Self-employed|

While the UK is lucky to have the NHS providing free healthcare to all, private health insurance can be a great addition to speed up your medical care, especially for the self-employed. It’s not a requirement, but it offers plenty of benefits that can be life-changing when it comes to accessing quicker, more flexible [...]

Is Equity Release available for the self-employed?

2025-02-14T09:40:33+00:00February 13th, 2025|Accident, sickness and unemployment insurance, Critical illness cover, General tips, Income protection, Insurance, self employed, Self-employed|

Are you self-employed, retired, or unemployed and wondering if equity release is an option for you? The good news is that yes, you can apply for equity release! While the process can get a bit tricky, especially when it comes to eligibility, we're here to guide you through it every step of the way. [...]

Protect your income: Essential tips for the self-employed

2025-02-13T14:25:02+00:00February 13th, 2025|Accident, sickness and unemployment insurance, Critical illness cover, General tips, Income protection, Insurance, self employed, Self-employed|

As a self-employed professional in the UK, you don’t have the same safety nets as employees—no statutory sick pay (SSP), employer sick leave, or workplace health benefits. But don't worry! Income protection and critical illness cover are essential to give you extra peace of mind when you need it the most. Here’s why adding [...]