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.

Recent health insurance articles by

Chris Steele

Why does health insurance get more expensive as we get older?

Noticed your health insurance premiums creeping up as you age? We explore what affects rates, why premiums increase and how to keep them affordable.

Chris Steele

July 17, 2026

Is dementia covered by insurance?

A dementia diagnosis can be life-changing, but our ageing population means more people live with dementia. If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed, you may wonder what this means for practicalities, including your insurance coverage. Our guide helps you understand where you stand.

Chris Steele

July 17, 2026

Best Private Health Insurance 2025

Find out who the best private health insurance providers are in the UK. Compare Bupa, AXA Health, The Exeter, Vitality, WPA and more on policy benefits and limits, customer reviews and more, with our impartial expert ratings.

Chris Steele

July 17, 2026

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.

Chris Steele

July 17, 2026

Is private health insurance worth it?

Private health insurance can offer people reduced waiting times and greater flexibility concerning where, when and who provides their medical treatment, alongside many other significant benefits.

Chris Steele

July 17, 2026