Five simple ways to prioritise your wellness

Life gets busy. Between juggling work, family, and a million other things, putting yourself on the back burner is easy.

But your wellness is important, and neglecting your well-being now could mean having to make time for it in the future.

How can your life insurance policy help?

One of the biggest perks of life insurance these days is the health and well-being benefits you can get included in your cover*.

When it comes to taking care of yourself, life insurance isn't just about protecting your loved ones; it can also be your partner in well-being!

Let’s look at five ways you could prioritise your wellness while using the freebies with your life insurance policy.

1. GP appointments at your fingertips

We all know how tricky it can be to get a GP appointment quickly.

Along with AIG (and plenty of other top life insurance providers), you’ll have 24/7 access to virtual GP appointments when you have cover with them.

AIG’s free benefit service is called Smart Health and is available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, and you’ll have unlimited access to its services throughout your policy.

Plus, all the benefits under the Smart Health umbrella are available to your partner and include your children up to age 21.

2. Mental health support

Taking care of your mind is as vital as caring for your body. But it’s easy to put your mental health on the back burner.


More often than not, when you take out a life insurance policy with a top life insurance provider, they’ll include mental health support services that can give you access to qualified professionals. Here’s a sneak peek of some of the top benefits:


• Four therapy sessions a year
• Support from personal nurses for a range of mental health problems
• Help and support from qualified therapists if you’re struggling with issues like trauma, anxiety, and depression

According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, over two-fifths of mental health patients (43%) say that the wait between initial referral and second appointment – when treatment usually starts – has caused their mental health to worsen.

Having easy access to mental health services with your life insurance could make all the difference if you’re struggling with your mental health.

3. Nutrition is key

Food is fuel, and your diet plays a key role in your overall health. But we’re all different and there is no one size fits all approach with diet. AIG offers tailored nutritional plans from experts, tailored to your goals and needs.

Once you’ve discussed your food goals to one of the experts through a questionnaire, they can develop a tailored weekly menu, give you tips for healthy eating, and recipe ideas to keep you on track.

4. Don’t neglect a health check



Getting a health check can be eye opening. But sadly, the NHS only provides a free health check every 5 years for those aged between 40-74 who don’t have a pre-existing condition.

So being able to access a free health check with your life insurance policy is a great wellness hack to have in your back pocket.

When you have a life insurance policy with Aviva, you will receive access to their app, Digicare+, where you will be able to access several tools that can help you with your overall health and well-being. One of the benefits that this app can provide you with is a comprehensive health check.

This check can test you for 20 different health markers. Assessing your risk for diabetes, high cholesterol and gout, and your liver, kidney and bone health. Being able to access an annual health check means you can enjoy life with one less worry. 


5. How’s your fitness journey going?

We all know that we should be keeping active. However, it’s easier said than done.

But once again, your life insurance benefits could come to the rescue. Certain life insurance policies offer added extras that can help kickstart your fitness journey.

Along with everything else they offer, AIG’s Smart Health app also gives you access to sports coaches and expert nutritionists to help form a tailored plan that suits your needs  and goals.

Once you’ve answered a set of questions, you’ll receive your personalised fitness plan which will either be a four or eight week plan.

Your partner in well-being

When you start your search for life insurance, be sure to inquire about what wellness extras are on offer and how you can make the most of them.

We recommend having a friendly chat with our life insurance providers to see which perks align with your wellness goals. Please don’t wait - start your life insurance journey with Busy Bee today. 

*Benefits are not contractual and may be removed at any time