About WPA
WPA (Western Provident Association) is a not-for-profit mutual UK private medical insurer, established in 1901. It's the most established alternative to the Big Three (Bupa, Vitality, AXA), with around 100,000 employer schemes and a reputation for personal account management and faster claims handling.
Smaller member base than the larger carriers means tighter focus on customer service rather than volume. Particularly suited to SMEs that want their broker or account manager to know their scheme by name, rather than being one of millions in a call queue.
What's included
Tiered PMI
NHS-Plus, Premier, and Elite tier options with flexible scheme design across employee bands.
Healthcare On The Go
Virtual GP service with same-day appointments, included on most corporate plans.
Cash plan add-ons
Dental, optical, and therapy benefits available as bolt-ons to the core PMI scheme.
Personal account manager
A named account manager for every employer scheme, rare in the wider PMI market.
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Information on this page is editorial, gathered from public sources and provider materials, and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation. For a quote, contact WPA directly or speak to an FCA-authorised broker. PerkIQ is not a WPA reseller and earns no commission on provider sign-ups.
