Membership Services

The arrangements listed below are always under review in order to provide the best possible range of services to members. For further information on any of these services contact Peter Dodd on 0208 9717 331 or at pdodd@cwu.org

Insurance

The Communication Workers Friendly Society offers a range of insurance services. The CWFS was founded by Post Office trade unionists one hundred years ago and was part of the union until legislation determined that there had to be greater independence. It remains an integral part of the CWU and is run as an entirely non-profit making service. CWFS can be contacted on Freephone 0800 064 0654.

Motor, Home, Travel and Pet Insurance.
UIA Insurance provide great value insurance products for CWU members, retired members and their families. As a mutual insurer, UIA reinvests any profits in order to keep premiums low and offer preferential rates on all our products. For details, click on the logo above or contact UIA Insurance on 0800 013 22 98 quoting reference CWEB.


Income Protection Insurance
Union Income Benefit (UIB) works with us at CWU to protect your most important asset - your earnings. Already bringing greater financial security to over 150,000 CWU members, UIB offers a range of quality protection plans at affordable prices:
 
Income Protection Insurance Your take-home salary every month for up to 2 years if you are off work due to accident, illness or injury.
Critical Illness Cover A tax-free cash lump sum if you contract any of 22 serious illnesses including cancer, a stroke or a heart attack.
Life Cover Financial security for those who are dependent on you in the event or your death or if you are terminally ill.
For more information click on the above link, and for your no-obligation quote call Freephone 0800 028 2801 today.
 

Financial Services
The CWU has negotiated a range of financial benefits exclusive to CWU members. These include personal loans and CWU credit cards.

Personal Loans
Click here for further information on a loan from Hamilton Direct Bank and details of how to apply.

Credit Card
The CWU Platinum MasterCard issued by Beneficial is a membership service available to CWU members. To take advantage of this union endorsed offer, or for further information call free on 0800 015 2204. Lines are open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat & Sun 9am-6pm.



 Apply today for a CWU Credit Card

www.unity.uk.com gives you access to a wide range of financial services.

Motor Breakdown Service
The CWU offers an excellent and economic motor breakdown service through its endorsed supplier Autonational Rescue. Contact Autonational Rescue direct on 0845 702 3840 for full details.

Car Leasing
The CWU has a car leasing agreement with Freeway Ltd. Call 0845 850 0403 for more details.

Union Energy
Endorsed by over 50 trade unions for its excellent value, Union Energy was established to provide cheaper gas and electricity to trade union members six years ago and the company, whose fuel is supplied by ScottishPower, has already attracted thousands of union members.

In addition to initial savings and on-going competitive prices, Union Energy customers also benefit from free Payment Protection** worth up to £400. In the event of either voluntary or compulsory redundancy, a customer's energy account will be credited with up to £400 (£200 for gas and £200 for electricity) to pay their energy bills when they need help the most.

There is very little hassle involved in switching to Union Energy. No new pipes, cables or meters are required so there is no disruption to your home, and you can even switch over the phone to avoid filling in an application form.  What's more, in the unlikely event that customers are unhappy with the service, they just need to give Union Energy 28 days' notice and they are free to switch to another energy supplier.

To find out how much you could save, call Union Energy on 0800 027 9000.