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Diving Life Insurance

You may have found it difficult to secure life insurance with Diving Life Insurance. But rest assured, The Insurance Surgery has over 25 years of experience finding suitable policies for our clients.

What Is Diving Life Insurance?

Life Insurance for scuba Diving and Divers can be accepted at normal rates with no loading or exclusions depending on the type of diving activity. People who take part in any form of diving looking for life insurance, critical illness cover or income protection will need to disclose information about the type of diving, depth and other relevant information as required by underwriters.


Life insurance for diving can often be obtained at standard rates for the majority of recreational divers, as long as the activity is not too dangerous or extreme. Some factors that would be taken in to account for diving life insurance underwriting are the amount of dives you do each year, whether you dive to depths more than 40 metres and whether you take part in hazardous diving such as caving, wreck diving or potholing). Life insurance rates for diving will vary depending on the insurance provider that we apply to on your behalf and it is our job to search the market to find out which provider would offer you the best cover and lowest premiums.

In some cases there may be a loading for diving life insurance depending on which type of diving you are involved in and how often you take part in diving activity.

How Diving Life Insurance works:

STEP 1
Complete form
STEP 2
Speak to us about your needs
STEP 3
We’ll search the market
STEP 4
We recommend the best product to suit your needs
STEP 5
Tell us when you want it to start!

Life insurance rates for diving and divers depends upon several different key elements such as:

Type of diving (e.g. deep sea diving, cave diving, wreck diving etc.)

Amount of dives (per year)

Diving apparatus used

Qualifications (e.g. PADI or BSAC)

Previous experience

The Insurance Surgery is a leading expert for people with high risk or hazardous hobbies such as all types of diving. Since 1999 we have worked with thousands of individuals, families or individuals who take part in amateur, recreational or occupational diving to provide them with financial protection for their families.

Diving critical illness cover

As with most hazardous hobbies or sports, generally critical illness cover for scuba diving and diving is available at standard rates with no exclusions. As with any extreme sport or dangerous hobby, if your scuba diving or diving activity is more danger such as wreck diving, mixed gas diving or cave diving then you may find that either restrictions for diving and critical illness cover are applied or a premium loading.

Our team of diving life insurance experts has helped thousands of individuals who take part in sports such as diving to obtain critical illness cover to protect themselves and their loved ones. For more extreme / dangerous scuba diving and diving activities then it is important that we apply to the best life insurance provider for you to get you the best terms. We will search the market for you using our knowledge and expertise to aim to get you the best rates / terms for diving critical illness cover.

Diving income protection

Income protection for diving and divers is also usually available, however due to the more strict underwriting criteria, there may be some restrictions imposed.

If you are a recreational or holiday diver looking for income protection then you will often find that cover is available at normal rates and with no exclusions. For people diving to depths of over 40 metres or more regular divers then special terms / exclusions may be applied to the income protection policy for diving activity.

The same rules apply to diving income protection as with critical illness cover in the fact that it depends on how regular the dviving activity is and how dangerous / deep you go.

About Diving And Scuba Diving

Diving is one of the oldest globally universal extreme sport, hobby or even occupation with over 900,000 PADI certificates issued every year since 1997. PADI is the most commonly known Diving Certificate and operates in over 200 countries globally. Worldwide PADI has issued over 24 million diving certificates since 1967.

Types of Diving includes:

Scuba Diving

Deep Sea Diving

Wreck Diving

Free Diving

Potholing

Cave Diving

Mixed Gas Diving

Offshore Oil / Gas Diving

Modern types of Diving such as Free Diving is pushing the limits of what is possible and what the human body is capable of. One of the major risks relating to any diving activity is the pressures that the body is exposed to when diving to certain depths. For any Diving Life Insurance, Critical Illness Cover or Income Protection application, you will need to disclose all relevant information about your activity to enable underwriters to accurately assess the risk.

If you’re the primary breadwinner or share financial responsibilities, a life insurance policy can help your family maintain their standard of living in the unfortunate event that you’re no longer around to support them.

Life Cover Terminology

Understanding life insurance terminology is essential for policyholders to make informed decisions about their cover, we have broken down the meaning for some of the most used terms.

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Why Choose The Insurance Surgery?

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We take pride in the experience that we offer, guaranteeing excellent service at all times.

25 years Experience.

With 25 years of specialist life and protection experience, we can find the perfect policy for you.

Access to a range of insurers.

With a broad selection of partners, we are well-equipped to find the best insurance deals for you.

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Known for making insurance simple, The Insurance Surgery is a trusted, award-winning broker.

Benefit from Our Life Insurance Policies Today.

Relax, knowing that your family can receive the financial support that they need after you pass, and trust The Insurance Surgery to guide you through the life insurance process. With 25 years behind us, we are a trusted broker known for our expertise, prioritising transparency, and providing excellent customer service. So, rely on us to ensure you receive the cover you need at a fair and affordable price.

For a life insurance quote, contact us today on 0800 083 2829 to schedule a free consultation and take the first step towards protecting yourself and your loved ones financially.

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How Much Does Life Insurance for HIV Cost?

Since the introduction of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), premiums for those living with HIV have significantly reduced over the last 15 years. The amount you pay each month in policy premiums depends on your specific circumstances. When assessing your application, insurers will take into account factors such as your CD4 count and viral load.

Our experts will help you find the best deal to suit your needs and budget, taking the time to go through the different policies and discuss any concerns you may have.

Life Insurance with HIV Case Study 1

James is 31 years old and was diagnosed with HIV in 2017. He wanted to obtain both life insurance and critical illness cover to support his wife and child should anything happen.

We found James Life Insurance & Critical Illness Cover below:

Total Cover
Amount:

£40,000

Monthly Premium
Cost:

£22.41

Duration of
Policy:

30 years

Life Insurance with HIV Case Study 2

Jean is aged 45 and was diagnosed with HIV in 2011. She is keen to secure level life insurance for her and her partner.

We found Jean the Level Life Insurance below:

Total Cover
Amount:

£160,000

Monthly Premium
Cost:

£15.23

Duration of
Policy:

20 years

How much cover do you need?

You can use our Cover Calculator below to determine how much cover you need. Additionally, you will need to take into consideration the following:

Any outstanding debts

Mortgage/rent

Number of dependants

Take-home pay or income from other sources

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Facts About Life Insurance.

Life insurance can serve multiple purposes, including income replacement, wealth transfer, estate planning, and business succession. But how does life insurance shape up with the UK population?

7.5 million families

in the UK have no life insurance or critical illness cover.

£40,000

The average life insurance policy in the UK covers only about £40,000.

28%

of UK adults believe life insurance is too expensive.

96.9%

of all protection case claims were paid in 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a person with HIV get life insurance?

Yes, absolutely. Due to the recent changes in life insurance underwriting for HIV, we have seen a number of previous restrictions lifted. We now have access to standard rates and ‘whole of life‘ cover with no term restrictions if you are living with HIV, your viral load is undetectable, and your CD4 count is high.

Similar to other pre-existing medical conditions, if you are HIV positive, you will likely pay higher premiums than someone who isn’t. The exact amount depends on your personal circumstances, which will be assessed when you put forward your application.

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with HIV but already have life insurance, it is well worth reviewing your existing cover, especially if it was obtained several years ago, as it is very likely that some changes could benefit you. 

The Insurance Surgery also offers a free Annual Review service to all our existing / new clients. This means that we constantly make sure that you have the right cover for your ever-changing life and check for any changes in underwriting.

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Offering free advice, our experts are ready and waiting to offer protection advice on HIV life insurance policies that would best benefit your circumstances. With 25 years of experience, we’re a trusted broker and pride ourselves on making insurance simple.

We understand that finding life insurance can be tricky, especially when you have a pre-existing condition, so why not leave it to us? Give us a call today, and we’ll help you find the ideal policy that suits your needs and matches your budget.

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