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Life insurance

Which life insurance providers do we compare?

  • Compare cheap life insurance quotes from 24 providers in 4 minutes[1].
  • We compare a selection of online and offline providers to search for the right policy for you and your loved ones.
  • Plus, enjoy fantastic rewards, on us*

[1] Correct as of June 2024. Compare the Market search for products across our online and offline comparison service. Some of our providers and products are only available over the phone, through our partner LifeSearch.

Who are our life insurance providers?

We compare prices from 24 expert life insurance providers[1]. These range from big brands to smaller companies. That’s so we can help you find the right insurance deal and policy to suit your needs. Comparing with Compare the Market is quick and simple, whether you’re hoping to secure your loved ones’ futures, or simply leave a cash gift.

Beagle Street

Beagle Street provide a variety of life insurance products, with each of them coming with a free ‘Estate Planning Kit’ to help you make any special arrangements. They also promise to never increase your premiums, regardless of your age or change in health.

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Budget Insurance

Budget Insurance are underwritten by Scottish Friendly Assurance Society, who have over 150 years’ experience in financial services.

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Legal & General

Established in 1836, Legal & General has been looking after people and assets for almost 200 years. They offer a variety of life insurance products, as well as income protection, pensions and investments.

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LV=

Founded in 1843, London Victoria began life supporting poorer communities in Liverpool, to cover the costs of a funeral. Now, LV= puts their near 200 years’ experience to helping people across the UK with insurance, pensions and investments. Between 2010-2021, they won the Best Income Protection Provider award from Moneyfacts every year.

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Nationwide

Opening its doors in 1884, Nationwide has a long history of supporting savers, homeowners and protecting the things that matter most. In partnership with Legal & General, Nationwide offer life insurance policies, as well as critical illness cover and income protection.

Nationwide prides itself on being owned by members, rather than shareholders, which they claim ensures they’re always focused on their customers.

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Quotemehappy.com

Launched by Aviva in 2011, Quotemehappy.com is an online-only insurance brand designed to keep things as simple as possible. They do this by allowing you to manage everything about your policy online. While Quotemehappy.com keeps it simple, they’re backed by Aviva’s rich history and experience, dating back to 1696.

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Sainsbury's Bank

Starting in partnership with Bank of Scotland in 1997, before fully establishing itself under Sainsbury’s in 2014, Sainsbury’s Bank is the first supermarket bank of its kind. They quickly expanded into the insurance market, selling a wide variety of cover types, including life insurance in partnership with Legal & General.

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Virgin Money

On top of their banking and money services, Virgin Money also offers a variety of life insurance products designed to provide financial security for you and your loved ones. Options include level-term and decreasing policies, as well as critical illness cover, They also provide a free will writing service and free legal advice, so that you have confidence that you’re loved ones are looked after properly.

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Vitality

Vitality has a rather unique life insurance offering. They’re an innovative provider in that they encourage you to take an active role in your health and lifestyle, rewarding you for doing so. This includes fitness tech, health and wellbeing services, and more.

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Zurich

Founded in 1872, Zurich has long since branched out of Switzerland to become one of the world’s leading insurance providers. They offer traditional life insurance, critical illness cover, as well as protection for children.

Read more about Zurich

List of life insurance providers

Our full list of life insurance providers

  • AIG
  • Aviva
  • Beagle Street
  • Budget
  • BFS
  • Guardian
  • Guardian Essentials
  • Holloway Friendly
  • HSBC
  • Legal & General
  • LV=
  • Met Life
  • Met Life Child Shield
  • Nationwide
  • National Friendly
  • One Family
  • Quote Me Happy
  • Royal London
  • Sainsbury’s Bank
  • Scottish Widows
  • The Exeter
  • Virgin Money
  • Vitality
  • Zurich

Correct as of June 2024.

AMAZON.CO.UK GIFT CARD**

Buy your life insurance online through Compare the Market and claim an Amazon.co.uk gift card from £25 to £300**.

To claim the gift card you must make six monthly payments in a row.

Important things to note:

  • Amazon.co.uk gift card value dependent upon your monthly premium and insurance provider. See full terms and conditions.
  • Offer available for policies applied for online – please note this is an updated offer for all applications made from 29 August 2024.
  • You’ll be contacted to claim your Amazon.co.uk gift card up to 45 days after paying your sixth monthly premium.
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