Build a tailored Vitality life insurance quote in around 5 minutes — choose your cover, term length and Vitality extras. Start unlocking the rewards from the day you join.




Modular UK life insurance from Vitality — built around you. Term life, whole of life, serious illness cover, joint cover, and the Vitality Programme rewards that pay you back for living well.
Most UK families start with term life for their main protection, then add whole of life for Inheritance Tax planning. Here's how the two stack up.
| Cover Element | Term Life Insurance | Whole of Life Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Policy duration | Fixed term (5 to 70 years) | Permanent — guaranteed payout |
| Lump-sum guarantee | Paid if death occurs during the active term | Paid whenever death occurs (100% guaranteed) |
| Mortgage protection | Excellent (level / decreasing) | Indirect (much higher premium) |
| Monthly premium | Affordable — from £5/month | Higher (reflects guaranteed payout) |
| Inheritance Tax mitigation | Yes (when written in trust) | Yes — the standard IHT planning tool |
| Optimiser discount (active lifestyle) | Up to 30% | Up to 40% |
| Best for | Young families & mortgage holders | Inheritance Tax planning & legacy gifting |
The questions we hear most often from UK families comparing Vitality cover.
Most UK applicants complete the Vitality online journey in around 5 minutes. You'll be asked a small number of questions about your age, health, smoking status, occupation, and the cover type you want. Your tailored quote is shown instantly, with no obligation to buy.
Vitality follows standard UK life insurance practice — pre-existing conditions are usually excluded, with cover assessed at underwriting based on your health, lifestyle and medical history. Declare everything accurately; non-disclosure can void a policy. If you have a specific condition, our team can advise on what to expect.
The Optimiser gives you an upfront premium discount (up to 30% off Term, or 40% off Whole of Life). In return, your premium can rise or fall each year based on your Vitality Status. At Bronze, premiums can rise by up to 2.5% per year. At Platinum, the rise is capped at 0%. Active members at Platinum can save significantly on renewal.
You can add or remove cover options, adjust your sum assured, and change your Vitality Status tracker at any time via your member account. If you ever need to cancel, you can do so without penalty. We'd recommend speaking to our team first to make sure you don't leave a critical cover gap.
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Build a tailored UK life insurance quote in around 5 minutes. Start unlocking the Vitality Programme rewards from the day you join.