National Friendly

The mutual society National Friendly was founded in 1868 and are currently registered in Bristol. As a mutual society, it is owned by its members.

Its products include private medical insurance, assisted living insurance, and over 50s life insurance. It also offers tax-efficient investment plans and bonds. 

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Private medical insurance

Ranked 8th of 11 providers reviewed.

Customer happiness score 52.7%
Customer trust score 51.35%
Complaints performance 97.5%
Transparency rating 55.41%
Fairer Finance score
Reviewed Autumn 2023
64%

Life insurance

Over 50s life insurance

National Friendly

Guaranteed Life Assurance

2 stars
Age when premiums stop i Death
Cover for accidental death in waiting period i 200%
How long after policy is started can full benefits be claimed? i 24 months
Cover type (level or increasing) i Level
Signing up incentive i
Minimum age i 50
Maximum age i 80
Cover for non-accidental death in waiting period (% of premiums paid) i 100%
Payout for accidental death outside waiting period i 100%
How much for terminal illness benefit? i 50% upfront and the remianing 50% when you die
How much will be paid for serious illness? i £0.00
Can you reduce monthly payments? i
If a payment is missed, how long until the policy is cancelled? i 90 days
Does the policy offer the customer a proportionate amount of money back if they choose to cancel after paying 50% or more of the scheduled monthly payments? i
Rate used to calculate increasing cover i
Discount offered with a funeral provider? i
Funeral benefit option provider i

Private medical insurance

National Friendly

My PMI Level 3

3 stars
Physiotherapy i
Radiotherapy i Full cover
Chemotherapy i Full cover
Video or telephone consultations with GP i Unlimited

National Friendly

My PMI Level 2

3 stars
Physiotherapy i
Radiotherapy i Full cover
Chemotherapy i Full cover
Video or telephone consultations with GP i Unlimited

National Friendly

My PMI Level 4

3 stars
Physiotherapy i
Radiotherapy i Full cover
Chemotherapy i Full cover
Video or telephone consultations with GP i Unlimited

National Friendly

My PMI Level 1

1 stars
Physiotherapy i
Radiotherapy i
Chemotherapy i
Video or telephone consultations with GP i Unlimited