Suffolk Police Group Insurance Scheme: why membership matters

24 December 2025

The Suffolk Police Federation Group Insurance Scheme (GIS) has continued to go from strength to strength over the last 12 months. 

With membership rising by 50 new subscribers this year alone - from 992 to 1,042 - we now have 75 per cent of Suffolk officers subscribing to the Gallagher-administered scheme. 

This growth reflects just how valuable, reliable and essential the cover has become to our members and their families.

Reliable cover

Tailored by Gallagher, specifically for police officers, the GIS offers a comprehensive bundle of insurance and support services at a highly competitive price. For a small monthly fee from just £36.59*, members gain peace of mind through a single, wide-ranging package of protection, including:

• Life Assurance – £125,000

• Critical Illness Cover – £10,000

• Legal Expenses Cover – Up to £100,000

• Personal Accident Cover

• Sickness Benefits

• Best Doctors® – Confidential Expert Second Medical Opinion Service

• Care First Counselling – Confidential Support & Advice

• Family Worldwide Travel Insurance

• RAC Motor Breakdown Cover (Roadside, Recovery & European Assistance)

• Mobile Phone/Gadget Insurance (Accidental damage, theft, accidental loss & fraudulent call use)

Open to serving officers, retired officers, Specials, and partners (excluding Special’s partners), the GIS provides assistance in the moments that matter most - whether on duty, at home, or anywhere in the world.

Are you using everything you’re entitled to?

We continue to see more claims for lesser-known benefits such as:

• Unrecovered court compensation

• Missed unsocial hours payments

However, we suspect that many members still do not realise that these are included in the Scheme. We strongly encourage you to review your Scheme Booklet (available on our website) and check what you are eligible to claim for.

Personal details

Ensuring your personal details remain up-to-date is just as important—particularly if you have recently married, divorced, or changed partner status. Update forms (beneficiary, partner cover, removal of partner cover) are available on our website and can be emailed directly to the Federation office.

You can read the full policy booklet, explore the GIS pages online or contact the Federation office on 01473 782001 for more information.

Please remember: policy limits and exclusions may apply. Refer to the policy wording for full details.

*Figure correct as of December 2025.

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