Employee Benefits

7 mins
Pregnancy and private healthcare

A guide to private health insurance and pregnancy

Whether you have your own private medical insurance or have cover as an employee benefit, we look at what you can expect from your policy when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth.

8 mins
Does private healthcare cover mental health?

Does private health insurance cover mental health and therapy?

In light of increasingly long NHS waiting lists for mental health support, we clarify what you can expect from private medical insurance when it comes to mental health support and therapies.

10 mins
Health insurance when self employed

Health insurance cover and tax rules for the self-employed

A guide to health insurance for the self-employed, including what private medical insurance covers and how the tax rules differ for sole traders and limited company directors.

8 mins
The cost of private health insurance

The cost of private health insurance in the UK

With long NHS waiting lists, private medical insurance can seem like a good option, but how much will it set you back? We look at the factors influencing cost and what you could expect to pay.

15 mins
Guide to company health insurance and how it works

Guide to company health insurance and how it works

We look at how company health insurance works, what it covers, its tax implications, costs, and how SMEs can set up a policy.

11 mins
A doctor explaining to a patient what private medical Insurance covers

What does private medical insurance cover?

We take a look at what private medical insurance actually covers and what to consider so that you can find a policy that gives you, your family, or your employees the cover you’re looking for.

10 mins
Alan Boswell Group Private Healthcare

Can you buy private health insurance at any time (and how soon can you claim)?

Record numbers of people are turning to private medical insurance (PMI) to complement NHS services or bypass lengthy waiting lists. But is there ever a right time to buy health insurance, and if you do, what are the rules about when you can claim?

15 mins
Income protection insurance

Is income protection insurance worth it? A complete guide

Complete guide to income protection insurance, which pays a monthly income if you are unable to work through illness or injury.

6 mins
What is a Group Life insurance?

Group life insurance | Your questions answered

Group life insurance policies (also known as death in service) are provided by an employer for members of staff. Here, we look at how it works and how it can support existing employee financial wellbeing programmes.

7 mins
guide to key person insurance

A beginner's guide to key person insurance

A guide to key person insurance, what it covers and how it can benefit your business.

6 mins
The Garretts

The Garretts – a multi-generational farming family invested in their financial future

We spoke with Roger and Tina Garrett about how Alan Boswell Financial Planners assist them with their personal pensions and employee benefits.

13 mins
Salary sacrifice pensions

Employer’s guide to salary exchange pensions

Learn how salary exchange pensions work, how employers and employees save tax and NI, and what the April 2029 NI cap means for your benefits strategy.