How to compare UK private medical insurance: a broker's checklist
A step-by-step framework UK brokers use to compare PMI plans across Aviva, Bupa, AXA, Vitality and WPA without missing the small print.
Updated 18 May 2026
Long-form content from the HealthCareCompare team. Written for brokers placing Aviva, Bupa, AXA, Vitality and WPA business — no fluff, no SEO filler, no "10 things you should know".
A step-by-step framework UK brokers use to compare PMI plans across Aviva, Bupa, AXA, Vitality and WPA without missing the small print.
Updated 18 May 2026
A pragmatic take on where AI helps UK PMI brokers in 2026 — and where general LLMs fall short on insurer-specific questions.
Updated 18 May 2026
How UK PMI brokers defend renewals against premium shock and switch-pitching from competitor brokers — with the exact questions to ask insurers.
Updated 18 May 2026
A detailed broker-level comparison of mental health cover across Aviva, Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA — sessions, pathways, exclusions.
Updated 18 May 2026
A broker-focused explainer on cancer cover in UK private medical insurance — biologicals, off-label drugs, end-of-life and where insurers diverge.
Updated 18 May 2026
HealthCareCompare returns broker-grade answers with page citations across all five UK insurers.
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