Scottish Widows was founded in 1812 , originally set up to protect women and children who lost their husbands, fathers and brothers in the Napoleonic wars.

Scottish Widows became part of Lloyds Banking Group in 2009. Today, they have over 6 million customers across the UK.

The Clinic in the pocket app will ask you to insert a Company Pin to register with the app. The Company Pin For this APP is : 6623718

As well as financial protection, Scottish Widows policies include access to health support services such as ‘Clinic in a Pocket’ by Square Health

• 24/7 GP access via remote consultations.
• Digital prescriptions and repeat deliveries (free; medication costs may apply).
• Doctor’s notes or private specialist referrals for just £15.
• RedArc’s Personal Nurse Service is also included —a team of qualified nurses offering expert support for:
• Long-term illnesses like cancer, heart conditions, or mental health issues.
• Bereavement, trauma, disability, and post-hospital recovery.
• Face-to-face second medical opinions or therapy, like counselling or occupational therapy, when needed.

These services are here to make life’s challenges easier, and the registration code is included in the policy pack.

In 2024, 99.1% of life insurance claims were paid out by Scottish Widows.

Scottish Widows has received a 5-star rating from Defaqto, indicating a high level of quality and reliability in their policies.

Scottish Widows was named 'Best critical illness provider ' at the Moneyfacts Awards in 2023.