Chris Steele

Chris Steele

(Cert CII)

Founder and Insurance Expert

As the founder and editor of myTribe Insurance Experts, the role of Chris Steele is to ensure that the information we provide is of the highest quality and value to those who read it.

Career so far

After education, Chris worked as an insurance and risk specialist for several years at Lloyds TSB in London. Chris then moved into technology and had a successful career in business information systems before being offered the opportunity to write for leading insurance companies in 2015. 

In 2020, Chris identified a gap in the market for a website that offered an independent view of the private medical market, both insurance and treatment, and set about creating myTribe. 

Chris' role at myTribe

Today, Chris heads up a team of financial researchers and writers and plays a keen role in the direction and creation of content for the website. He's recently completed his IF1, IF7 and I10 certifications with the Chartered Institute of Insurance, obtaining his Cert CII Certificate in Insurance in August 2023.

Chris in the press and industry

Chris has been cited frequently in the national press in recent years and has also appeared on national radio, offering expert insight to listeners of LBC. Research conducted by Chris and his team has also been referred to by industry-leading websites such as Go Compare, Expatica and Business Protection Hub and more.

The Times

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/what-it-costs-to-bypass-those-nhs-waiting-lists-j03gbpgw8

The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2020/oct/10/covid-uk-fund-own-operations-private-for-knee-hip-cataract-operations-pay

The Mirror

https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/brits-go-debt-due-staggering-27554452

iNews

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/private-healthcare-worth-it-health-insurance-treatment-costs-nhs-waiting-times-742031

The Telegraph

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/insurance/health/why-private-health-insurance-no-longer-just-luxury-wealthy/

The Mail

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11591817/Record-numbers-going-private-GPs-say-happy-patients-ask-avoid-NHS.html

Cover Magazine

https://www.covermagazine.co.uk/news/4119199/adults-wont-consider-health-insurance

Recent health insurance articles by

Chris Steele

Best health cash plans in the UK

Our private healthcare experts regularly review the best health cash plans on the market. Here are our views on the best cash plans in the UK.

Private Healthcare vs the NHS

In this post, we explain the key differences between private healthcare and the NHS.

What are health insurance premiums?

Here, we look at health insurance premiums, what they cover and how they work so that you can decide if private medical insurance (PMI) might be right for you.

Health insurance for smokers: how much more does it cost?

Find out how smoking and vaping affect the cost of private health insurance, including which insurers charge smokers more for their health cover.

Health insurance for parents

Whether you are a new parent or looking to buy health insurance for your parents, this guide explains your options and how to get the best deal.

Recent life insurance articles by

Chris Steele

What is life insurance?

In this guide, we'll explain everything you need to know about life insurance, including the different types, the benefits and how to buy it.

Life insurance for mums

In this article, we explain how life insurance works for busy mums and answer many frequently asked questions.

Can you get life insurance with depression or other mental health conditions?

In this guide, we look at how life insurance providers will consider your mental health when you take out a new policy.

8 most popular types of life insurance

In this guide, we'll look at each type of life insurance policy. We'll explain how it works and also show you the pros and cons.

Life insurance for smokers

While life insurance premiums are typically higher for smokers, a policy can still deliver many benefits. In this guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about life insurance for smokers.