Cirencester Friendly Income Protection

TL;DR

Cirencester Friendly is a specialist friendly society offering income protection for self-employed and manual workers. Known for flexible underwriting and covering occupations other insurers decline.

Cirencester Friendly is a member-owned friendly society that specialises in income protection for people in non-standard occupations. They are particularly strong for self-employed workers and those in manual trades.

Key Features

  • Specialist for self-employed - Understands the needs of business owners and freelancers
  • Manual worker cover - Covers trades and occupations others may decline
  • Flexible underwriting - Personal approach to assessing applications
  • Friendly society - Member-owned, focused on customer outcomes
  • Day one cover options - Short waiting periods available

Who Is This Best For?

Cirencester Friendly is ideal for self-employed individuals, tradespeople, manual workers, and those in occupations that mainstream insurers may struggle to cover at reasonable rates.

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CeMAP Professional - The London Institute of Banking & FinanceCert CII Member - Chartered Insurance Institute
Jay Sabine
CeMAP, Cert CII (MP)
29 Years Experience

Content reviewed: January 2026

CeMAP awarded by The London Institute of Banking & Finance. Cert CII (MP) awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute.

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