Chris Steele - Private health and protection insurance expert and editor

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 CompareExpatica and Money FactsBusiness 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

Family Health Insurance

Updated for 2026, our expert guide to finding the best family health insurance in the UK. Learn how it works and what to look for, and which providers are best.

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.

Health insurance for retirees in the UK

In this guide, we explain how health insurance works for retirees and how to get the best policy for the best price.

Corporate health insurance

Compare the leading providers of corporate health insurance with myTribe and receive free, impartial advice from a UK based account manager.

Health Insurance for dentists and doctors (private medical cover for medical professionals)

Health insurance for dentists, doctors and other medical professionals are really no different from private medical insurance for other non-medical professions, but finding the right policy can still take time.

Recent life insurance articles by

Chris Steele

Life insurance for mums

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

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.

What are the benefits of life insurance?

Discover the crucial benefits of life insurance and why you need it. Secure your loved ones' future today. Get started with our comprehensive guide.

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.