Dentists’ Provident paid 98.5% of new income protection claims in 2025

Their claims report for 2025 released today shows the largest amount paid to an individual claimant was almost £88,000 and whilst the majority of the claims paid were to those aged 46-55 years-old, the youngest claimant was a 27-year-old dental professional.  

The report also shows that 98.5% of new claims received a payment. Musculoskeletal disorders (26%), accidents (13%) and cancers (11%) remained as the most significant reasons for claims last year. 

“As a member-owned and led mutual, it has been the sole objective of Dentists’ Provident for over 110 years to help dental professionals achieve financial security during periods of illness or injury. I am very proud of how many of our members we helped during 2025. The proportion of new claims paid is a testament to the benefits of an integrated approach to underwriting and claims. By following a thorough underwriting process, we seek to minimise issues for our members when they really need us,” says Raj Rattan, Non-executive Director of Dentists’ Provident. 

Giles Kidner, Chairman at Dentists’ Provident adds: “We make a considerable investment in our plans and our service, to give our members confidence that they have a dependable income protection plan that works for them. Our position as an industry leader, consistently low levels of complaints and high claim payment rates are a testament to the benefits of doing things properly. It’s about doing what is right, not only for our current membership, but also for future generations.”    

To find out more read the full ‘2025 Claim statistics’ report.