Cancelling a health insurance policy
Policies can usually be cancelled, with refund rules set out in the documents.
Published by Beyond Leads Limited · 27 October 2026
General information only, not insurance or medical advice. health-quote.co.uk is an FCA introducer, not a broker or insurer. We do not recommend policies or arrange cover.
Key points
A cancellation period generally applies after purchase under FCA rules.
After that, cancellation terms are set by the insurer.
What to check in the policy documents
Policy terms differ between insurers. When looking at this topic, the documents to read are the policy summary, the full policy wording and your schedule. Points worth checking include: cancellation terms; refund rules; notice requirements.
This page cannot confirm whether any person, condition or treatment would be covered. That depends on the insurer's terms and decision.
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