We at Cirencester Friendly are the Income Protection (IP) Professionals, providing our Members with a regular income should they become unable to work and earn a living due to illness or injury.
We are proud of our member-owned ‘mutual’ status, which aligns the interests of the business and those who own it; our Members. Our philosophy is simple – we exist for the benefit of our members.
Cirencester Friendly was established in 1890. Primarily formed for the benefit of the agricultural workers based in Gloucestershire, today we cater for the income protection needs for all walks of life across the UK.
With over 133 years of experience we are committed to providing the highest quality income protection, but don’t just take our word for it... We have been recognised by a number of independent industry bodies including Moneyfacts, WhatMortgage, COVER and FT Adviser.
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Most recent articles from Cirencester Friendly
Cirencester: Talking Protection - Think Marathon Not Sprint
In the latest AMI Protection Viewpoint report, only 39% of respondents recalled their broker asking about protection insurance, but 99% of brokers said they asked their clients about it
Cirencester: How Protection Builds Life Resilience
Life is a lottery. One minute everything could be going your way, the next something crops up that blocks your path. The problem may be small, simple to solve and something you can easily overcome to get back on track.
Cirencester: The Rise of the Multi Job Worker
Over the recent weeks and months, I’ve had several conversations with Advisers where they are struggling to explain how providers approach workers with more than one job. This is not a new issue but one that’s more prevalent today.
Cirencester Friendly's 125 Foundation awards almost £60,000 to worthy causes in 2025
Cirencester Friendly's 125 Foundation, which provides financial support to the society's Members, their communities and causes close to their hearts, paid out nearly £60,000 to over 100 recipients in 2025. The Foundation was set up in 2015 to mark the 125th anniversary of the society and has paid out more £300,000 since its inception. These figures were announced at Cirencester Friendly’s Annual General Meeting.
Cirencester friendly introduces minimum benefit guarantee on income protection products
Individual income protection specialists, Cirencester Friendly have introduced a minimum benefit guarantee of a maximum of £1,500 a month on their Income Assured and My Earnings income protection products. This is now available to both new and existing members on both products and available for all new claims.
Bite-Size Claims with Cirencester Friendly - Episode 3
What should your client check before making a claim? Here’s a snapshot of what information we will need to begin a claim, as well as important details your client will be asked to provide.