"Making sure claims are paid out as quickly as possible will reduce the worry for bereaved family members at an already very difficult time."
- Ryan Griffin, Director of Protection at Beagle Street
Beagle Street, part of OneFamily Group, has signed the Protection Distributors Group's (PDG) Funeral Payment Pledge. It will now provide a £5k early payment to help with funeral expenses for valid claims from Beagle Street policies and those purchased via its partnership with Virgin Money.
This pledge ensures providers offer funeral funds, directly to the funeral director, when families can’t pay due to issues such as probate delays.
"We're pleased to have joined the PDG’s Funeral Payment Pledge, as our focus continues to be on meeting customers’ needs and ensuring the process is simple and efficient. Making sure claims are paid out as quickly as possible will reduce the worry for bereaved family members at an already difficult time," said Ryan Griffin, Director of Protection at Beagle Street.
Neil McCarthy, Chair of the PDG, added: “It’s positive to see another insurer proactively committing to the Funeral Payment Pledge, advancing a minimum of £5k to a funeral director when they otherwise can’t pay a valid claim due to delays such as probate.”
Earlier this year, Beagle Street announced plans to enter the intermediary space in 2025.
