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Health Cover UK Data Insights Report (20th Edition)

Navigate the health cover market with confidence

Backed by data from over 90% of the UK health cover market, the
Health Cover UK Data Insights (20th Edition)
offers a comprehensive evaluation of the £7.6 billion market, including private medical insurance, health cash plans, and dental cover.

Twentieth edition
Health Cover UK Data Insights Report
Authored by Tim Read | Published: 30th January 2025 | pp. 179

The 20th edition of LaingBuisson’s Health Cover UK Data Insights Report reveals a thriving health cover market valued at £7.6 billion, with private medical insurance (PMI) alone reaching £6.15 billion. This report is an essential resource for anyone involved in the UK private healthcare market, health insurance, and the growing demand for private medical coverage.

Detailing everything you need to know about the UK health cover market, the report provides comprehensive market value data derived from responses from over 90% of health cover providers. It offers a robust evaluation of PMI, Health Cash Plans, and Dental Cover across the UK. The report not only explores market value, volume of demand, and price trends but also provides valuable insights into the relationship between health cover plans and the wider private healthcare sector.

The growth of health cover plans remains robust, with the market achieving 12.3% year-on-year growth, driven by increased dissatisfaction with NHS waiting times and a rising reliance on private healthcare insurance. This year’s data shows record levels of private medical cover, with over 8.06 million people, or 11.8% of the UK population, now covered by private medical insurance plans. This is a figure not seen since 2008.

The UK dental cover market is also performing strongly, with combined dental insurance and capitation plans surpassing £1 billion in value for the first time. Looking ahead, the UK health cover market is set to maintain its momentum, with projections indicating a total market value exceeding £10 billion by 2026. As the sector continues to grow, this report equips stakeholders with the data and insights needed to seize emerging opportunities and navigate the evolving landscape of health insurance in the UK.

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What's inside?

  • Executive Summary and Highlights offers an overview of the key findings, highlighting the most important trends and changes in the UK health cover market.

  • Health Cover provides a comprehensive analysis of the private medical insurance market, exploring its value, demand, price trends, and market penetration across the UK.

  • Health Cash Plans examines the health cash plans market, focusing on coverage options and the factors driving growth in health insurance offerings.

  • Dental Cover delves into the UK dental insurance market, detailing its growth and the performance of capitation/maintenance plans.

  • Distribution looks at the intermediary sale volumes for private medical insurance, health cash plans, and dental cover, including insights on digital distribution channels.

  • Providers and Market Share analyses the major players in the UK health cover market, examining their share and competitive positioning within the private healthcare sector.

  • Market Outlook offers a forward-looking view of the UK health cover market, forecasting future trends, growth opportunities, and the continued expansion of health cover and private healthcare options.

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"The market continues to grow faster than both recent and historic norms and would now appear to be the strongest it has been since prior the 2008 financial crisis – with nearly 12% of the UK population estimated to be covered under some type of subscription. "
Tim Read, Director of Research and Content at LaingBuisson
Tim Read, Report Author, Director of Content and Research, LaingBuisson

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