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

What is income protection insurance?

Income protection insurance provides a monthly benefit in the event you cannot work due to illness or injury. Read our guide to find out how it works.

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.

What are the benefits of income protection insurance?

If illness or injury would leave your family struggling to pay the bills, you may want to consider taking out income protection insurance.

How to reduce company health insurance premiums (6 ways to lower costs)

In this article, we look at the 6 best ways to reduce your company's private health insurance premium.

Is there a private A&E in the UK?

Read our guide to private emergency care and the circumstances where you will still need to rely on the NHS.

Recent life insurance articles by

Chris Steele

Life insurance for seniors

This article explains how life insurance works for seniors and answers many frequently asked questions.

Life insurance for single parents

In this article, we'll explain more about life insurance for single mums and dads.

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.

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.