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  1. Income Protection Insurance Company
  2. Insurance Company

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Cirencester Friendly, offering Income Protection through award-winning products, My Earnings Insurance and Income Assured Enhanced.


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2.9

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

2 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Refused claim for nearly 20 year policy holder.

I’ve been a long-term policyholder with this company for nearly 20 years so my experience with them has been particularly disappointing.

I recently submitted a claim and it was declined on the basis that my situation did not meet their definition of a ‘disabling illness’, despite medical input. While communication was polite, the process felt rigid and heavily dependent on narrow criteria rather than the overall impact on my ability to work.

I would strongly advise anyone considering this type of policy to fully understand how claims are assessed in practice, particularly around stress, exhaustion or mental health-related conditions. I was also left with the impression that stress and mental health-related conditions are not always given the same weight as more visible physical conditions, which is important for prospective customers to be aware of.

They rejected my claim despite evidence of a medical fit note being issued. I do not feel it is worth paying into their policy now and I will cancel my policy with them. I no longer have confidence in their assessors assessment of what constitutes an episode of illness and their claims process.

March 20, 2026
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Reply from Cirencester Friendly

Dear Julie. We are very sorry that you're not satisfied with the service you have received from us. We can assure you that all claim decisions are made following a complete and thorough assessment. A member of our Claims Team will contact you today to discuss your claim and any concerns you have regarding your claim outcome. Many thanks, Cirencester Friendly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware guys this company are scammers

Beware guys this company are scammers. They don’t set up your contract directly. They use third party to set up your contract.
When they set up they will tell you all you need just sick note from your gp.when you make claim then you will see there real face. They waste my 2 month time. I sent over 120 email to chase them up. At the end they said they can’t pay me & cancelling my contract. Reason I had blood test which was my regular early check up with my gp to check everything ok. I’ve mentioned this blood test with there broker blood test results came normal. My gp even confirm them that I’ve had no issue with my blood test.
I would kindly request everyone not to trust there social media fake advertise. Don’t waste your money & time.

December 4, 2024
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Reply from Cirencester Friendly

We are sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your recent experience with us and encourage you to contact us directly. We would be happy to discuss your concerns and as we are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority any complaints will be reviewed in accordance with their guidelines. For us to assist you further please call us on 0800 587 5098 or via email memberservices@cirencester-friendly.co.uk.

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