Insurance Medical Examinations in Surbiton

Life insurance, critical illness, and income protection medicals. GMC-registered GPs. From £100.

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Insurance Medical Examinations in Surbiton & Surrey

Professional, impartial medical assessments accepted by all major UK insurers.

When you apply for life insurance, critical illness cover, or income protection, insurers may ask you to undergo an independent medical examination to assess your current health and identify any underlying conditions. These examinations are typically required when the sum assured exceeds certain thresholds — for example, £500,000 or more for life insurance, or if you are over the age of 40 applying for significant cover.

At Lambert Medical Practice in Surbiton, our GMC-registered GPs carry out insurance medical examinations for all major UK insurers, including Aviva, Legal & General, PruHealth, AIG, Zurich, and Royal London. We provide a professional, thorough, and confidential service, with completed reports dispatched to your insurer within 5–7 working days of your appointment.

Our CQC-registered clinic on Ewell Road, Surbiton, is easily accessible from Tolworth, Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, Esher, and Epsom, with free parking available nearby and Surbiton railway station just a short walk away.

Types of Cover
  • Life insurance medicals
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Income protection medicals
  • Mortgage protection medicals
  • Travel insurance medicals
Insurers We Work With

Aviva, Legal & General, PruHealth, AIG, Zurich, Royal London, Vitality, NFU Mutual, Canada Life, and all other major UK insurers.

Types of Insurance Medical We Offer

We conduct examinations for a broad range of personal and business insurance policies.

Life Insurance Medical

Life insurance medicals are requested when you apply for a high-value policy — typically above £500,000 — or if you are in an older age bracket. The examination helps the insurer accurately price the risk of insuring your life and confirms the health details you declared on your application.

Critical Illness Cover Medical

Critical illness cover pays out a lump sum if you are diagnosed with a specified serious condition such as cancer, heart attack, or stroke. Insurers request medical examinations to establish your baseline health and verify that no relevant pre-existing conditions were undisclosed at the point of application.

Income Protection Medical

Income protection policies replace a proportion of your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. These medicals focus particularly on musculoskeletal health, mental health history, and any existing chronic conditions that might affect your ability to work.

Mortgage Protection Medical

Mortgage protection insurance ensures your mortgage is paid if you die or become seriously ill. Lenders and insurers require a medical examination to confirm that you are in good health before issuing higher-value policies, particularly on large residential or buy-to-let mortgages.

What the Examination Includes

All examinations are carried out by GMC-registered GPs in a fully equipped clinical setting.

Medical History Review

Comprehensive assessment of your health, medications, surgeries, and medical history, including any family history of hereditary conditions relevant to your policy.

Physical Examination

Blood pressure, pulse, weight, height, BMI, and general health assessment. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems checked as standard.

Blood & Urine Tests

Laboratory tests as required by your insurance company — typically including full blood count, cholesterol, glucose, liver and kidney function, and urinalysis.

Lifestyle Assessment

Discussion of smoking, alcohol use, recreational drug use, exercise habits, diet, and occupational risk factors that may influence your policy terms.

ECG (if required)

A resting 12-lead electrocardiogram to assess heart rhythm and electrical activity. Included as standard in comprehensive examinations and available as an add-on for standard medicals.

Report to Insurer

Confidential report submitted directly to your insurance company within 5–7 working days. You may request a copy for yourself under the Access to Medical Reports Act 1988.

How to Prepare for Your Insurance Medical

A little preparation will help your appointment run smoothly and ensure the most accurate results.

  • Fast for 8 hours before the appointment if blood tests are required. Water is fine to drink.
  • Bring photo ID — a valid passport or driving licence is required for identity verification.
  • Bring your medication list — include the name, dose, and frequency of every medication, including supplements.
  • Bring the insurer's examination form if your insurance company has provided one.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise in the 24 hours before, as this can temporarily affect blood pressure and some blood markers.
  • Arrive 10 minutes early to complete paperwork and allow your blood pressure to settle before measurement.

Your Rights Under the Access to Medical Reports Act 1988

You have the legal right to:

  • Be informed before a report is prepared for your insurer
  • Withhold consent for the report to be sent
  • Request to see the report before it is sent
  • Ask for corrections to factual inaccuracies
  • Receive a copy of your report at any point

We will always discuss the process and your rights with you at your appointment.

Pricing

All prices are all-inclusive. No hidden fees. Your insurer may reimburse the cost — check your policy documentation.

Basic Medical

Medical history review and full physical examination. No blood tests.

£100

Most Common
Standard Medical

Full physical examination plus blood and urine tests as required by your insurer.

£150–£200

Comprehensive Medical

Full assessment including ECG, extended blood panel, and urinalysis. For high-value policies.

£200–£250

The exact examination required will be specified by your insurer. If you are unsure which package applies, call us on 0208 133 5694 and we will advise.

Why Choose Lambert Medical Practice?

CQC Registered Clinic

Our practice is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission, confirming we meet national standards for safe, effective, and high-quality care.

GMC-Registered GPs

Every examination is conducted by a fully qualified, GMC-registered GP. Our doctors have extensive experience in medico-legal and insurance examinations.

Appointments Available

Appointments are typically available within 5–7 working days. We also offer early morning and Saturday appointments to suit working patients.

Confidential & Impartial

Our reports are strictly confidential and clinically objective. We have no financial relationship with any insurance provider, ensuring a fully impartial assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about insurance medical examinations at Lambert Medical Practice.

Insurance companies use medical examinations to assess your current health, identify pre-existing conditions, and accurately price your policy. They are routinely required when applying for life insurance, critical illness cover, or income protection above certain sum-assured thresholds — typically £500,000 or more for life insurance, or if you are over 40 and applying for substantial cover.

Most insurance medical appointments at Lambert Medical Practice take between 30 and 45 minutes. Comprehensive examinations including an ECG and extended blood panel may take up to one hour. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early and fasting for 8 hours beforehand if blood tests are required.

Please bring your insurer's examination form (if provided), a valid form of photo ID, a full list of your current medications including dosage, your NHS number if available, and contact details for your GP. If you have had recent blood tests or health screenings, bringing those results can be helpful and may reduce the tests required.

The completed medical report is sent directly and confidentially to your insurance company or the examining organisation as requested. You have the right to request a copy of the report for yourself under the Access to Medical Reports Act 1988, and you may ask to review it before it is sent.

Yes. Having a pre-existing condition does not disqualify you from an insurance medical. Our GMC-registered GPs will document your health accurately and professionally. The insurer will use this information to determine your policy terms. Honesty during the examination is important, as undisclosed conditions can invalidate a future claim.

We aim to submit the completed report to your insurer within 5 to 7 working days of your examination. If you need an expedited report, please call us on 0208 133 5694 and we will do our best to accommodate your timeline.

This depends on your insurance company and policy. Some insurers cover the cost of the examination directly and will arrange payment with us on your behalf. Others may ask you to pay upfront and claim reimbursement. Please check your policy documentation or contact your insurer before booking to clarify the arrangement.

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