Shepherds Friendly
Shepherds Friendly

Shepherds Friendly

We’re here to help you grow your business and build a loyal client base with transparent, reliable products you can trust. Partnering with us means access to dedicated support, tailored services, and rewarding remuneration.

We always put our members first, so your clients can make the most of 5-Star Rated, award-winning cover and claims support.

 

 

 

 

Income Protection

A Defaqto 5 Star Rated protection product that suits a range of clients, offering:

Flexibility

Plan options available:

  • Short-term: one or two years
  • Full-term (until retirement)
  • Guaranteed Insurability (can increase cover when specified life events occur)
  • Career breaks between three and 24 months

Transparency & affordability

  • No loading or rating of premiums, regardless of the health status, occupation, or smoking status of the applicant
  • Up to 70% of pre-tax income covered for the employed and self-employed
  • All medical exclusions are reviewable following 12 months without symptoms or treatment
  • Affordable, age-costed premiums to make cover accessible for younger clients
  • Plans start from just £5 a month

Application options to suit you and your client:

  • Simplified Application

A quick and easy route with a moratorium on pre-existing conditions - can be completed in minutes

  • Full Health and Lifestyle Application

Requires disclosure of all relevant medical history, reviewed by our underwriting team

Real, usable free benefits designed with clients in mind:

  • Nuffield Health Enhanced Benefits:
    • 24/7 Virtual GP Service
    • 20% Nuffield Health gym membership discount
  • Rehabilitation support to help members return to work
  • A complimentary £250 New Child Payment into a Shepherds Friendly Junior ISA
  • £6,000 bereavement payment – if the Income Protection plan member dies, their family will receive £6,000

We also offer you:

  • Hassle-free underwriting

A supportive, experienced team of underwriters offering guidance every step of the way

  • Moratorium-based underwriting with our Simplified Application

Dedicated points of contact for you if needed, and quick decisions for your clients

Important information:

• All plans are subject to acceptance.

• Payments must be kept up to date to access enhanced benefits.

• Terms and conditions apply to the JISA £250 New Child Payment and £6,000 Bereavement Payment.


Over 50s Life Insurance

A 5 Star Defaqto Rated, award-winning insurance product with a range of benefits:

  • Voted 'Best Over 50s Life Insurance Provider' by YourMoney.com in 2024 & 2025
  • Guaranteed acceptance for ages 50-80 - with no medical questions or exams
  • Optional £250 Co-op Funeral Benefit to help towards funeral costs
  • Free cover after 30 years of payments, or when the member turns 90 - whichever comes first
  • Premiums that never increase and a fixed cash lump sum once a rate is locked in
  • Premiums starting from just £10 a month
  • Insurance they can rely on with 100% of claims paid
  • Choice of premiums between £10-£50, with the option to take out multiple plans to increase coverage
  • Client’s loved ones can access the National Bereavement Service for support when the policyholder dies

Awards