Affordable child cover, with ChildShield
ChildShield is a unique and affordable, stand-alone protection policy, designed to cover your children in case of illness and accident.
Why ChildShield?
Be there when they need you
Affordable monthly payments
Unlimited number of claims
Parenting can be... unpredictable. So there's no limit to the number of claims you can make through ChildShield. In 2023, we paid over 6,200 claims for child accidents and illnesses*.
*MetLife Internal Data, January 2024
Additional benefits
Choose from two levels of cover
ChildShield protects your children simply and effectively when the unexpected happens – such as accidents and some serious conditions. And, there’s no limit on the number of children covered or claims that you can make under the same single policy.
Choose from two levels of cover:
- ChildShield Standard - £6 per month
- ChildShield Plus - £11 per month
What does ChildShield cover?
ChildShield Standard£6 per month |
ChildShield Plus£11 per month |
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| Minor broken bone | £100 | £200 |
| Major broken bone | £300 | £600 |
| Hospitalisation per 24-hours* | £50 | £100 |
| Intensive care unit (ICU) admission per 24-hours* | £150 | £300 |
Bacterial meningitis Type-1 diabetes Rheumatic fever Burns Paralysis Cancer Benign brain-tumour |
£5,000 | £10,000 |
*Hospitalisation for illness, self-inflicted injuries, and pregnancy-related complications are covered once the policy has been held for 12-months.
The moment they need you
Still unsure how ChildShield could benefit you? Here's a short overview of our unique and innovative policy.
Useful resources and downloads
Want to make a claim?
Our Claims Team are here to support you and your family when you really need it.
Contact us
Our experienced team are ready to take your call, whether you want to talk about your policy, update your details or speak to an account manager. We’re here to help.
