Group Insurance Scheme
The best protection for you and your family
When it comes to supporting the futures of you and your loved ones, you deserve the best protection possible. Police officers and Police Staff should have guarantees specific to the risks and sacrifices of the profession, and that’s where the Group Insurance Scheme (GIS) comes in.
Apply now by clicking on the button below and sending your application form to: swpf@polfed.org
What is the GIS?
South Wales Police Federation members can join the GIS for a monthly subscription fee of £35.50 (from 1 March 2026), with the option to extend this cover to a spouse for an additional £13.50 per month. Subscription payments are usually collected through a deduction directly from your salary or pension, while newly joined officers are eligible to opt in free of charge for the first 52 weeks of their policing service.
Special Constables wanting to join should contact Philip Williams directly on: schemes@philipwilliams.co.uk
The scheme entitles its members to a host of worthwhile benefits, including the following:
Life insurance
Sick pay insurance
Travel insurance
Legal expenses
Exclusive healthcare
Personal accident insurance
Assault insurance
Motor breakdown cover
Critical illness insurance
Emergency dental treatment
Mental and emotional counselling
If you are not already a Group Insurance Scheme member, apply today
(Former Group Insurance Scheme members must-re-apply, please contact Philip Williams directly).
Serving members within the scheme can also apply for supplementary cover for both themselves and their spouses, should they wish.
For more information on this additional cover, please contact Philip Williams directly:
schemes@philipwilliams.co.uk / 01925 604421
From £5 extra a month
up to £50,000 cover
From £8 extra a month
up to £100,000 cover
Additional critical illness is also available:
From £9 extra a month
up to £25,000 additional critical illness cover
From £15 extra a month
up to £50,000 additional critical illness cover
Even after you have left policing, the GIS is still there for you, with plenty of benefits on offer for retired members*:
*You must be a member before retiring or leaving the Force to be eligible for the scheme.
From £43.05
which is then reduced at the age of 70.
Spouse cover remains available at an additional rate, from £9.70 per month.
Many of the same perks are retained from a serving membership, including:
Life insurance (up to the age of 69)
Legal expenses
Exclusive healthcare
Motor breakdown cover
Mental and emotional counselling
How to Add Your ‘PW MemberPass’ to Your Phone Wallet
There is a new quick access member pass available to download to your phone (see link or QR code below).
The member pass ensures you have all group insurance information in one place at the click of a button. That’s the South Wales benefits booklet, travel insurance policy, contact numbers and claims information, all in one place.
- Click on this link or scan the QR code using your phone.
(Tap ‘Add to Wallet’ when prompted.)
2. To view full scheme details:
- iPhone: Open Wallet, tap the pass, then tap the (•••) in the top right corner. If you opened Wallet by double-clicking the side button, tap the (i) icon.
- Android: Open the pass and tap ‘Pass Details’.
From there, you’ll see:
Scheme Benefits Booklet
Travel Policy
Claims Info
Clickable phone numbers and email links
No need to re-download – your pass updates automatically when we make changes.
No data is collected – your information stays private and secure.
Policies
Please click on the below links for further information on each policy.
Join Now
Federation members can join the scheme at any time by completing a medical underwriting application form, which can be obtained from the branch’s office in Pencoed.
Alternatively, you can apply online by visiting the website of the scheme’s provider, Phillip Williams and Co. Insurance Management, and registering with your group scheme section, or by scanning the QR code below.
Apply now by clicking on the button below and sending your application form to: schemes@philipwilliams.co.uk
A full, up-to-date list of GIS benefits, including breakdowns of individual cover policies, can be found in this booklet for South Wales Police officers and staff.
Contact your Federation
For more information or to contact us directly, explore our website or get in touch with our dedicated team. At the South Wales Police Federation, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
