Co-operative Insurance (CIS) was established in 1867. Today it is the only co-operative insurance company in the United Kingdom. It has over 5 million customers, and more than £20 billion worth of money.

CIS is part of an integrated financial services business within the Co-operative Group, one of the largest consumer-owned businesses in the world. Profits on general insurance business may be used to contribute to the Group through the payment of dividends.

CIS’s sister company, the Co-operative Bank, offers a wide range of flexible mortgages whether you’re buying your first home, moving, or just looking to switch your mortgage.

CIS was the world’s first insurance company to launch a customer-led ethical policy in June 2005 to guide the ethical performance of its investments.

In June 2005 CIS launched an Ethical Engagement Policy to reflect its customers’ views on a variety of ethical issues like human rights, transfer of arms, oppressive regimes, environment to animal welfare.

The Policy represents CIS’s commitment to customers to reflect their ethical concerns in the way it manages investments.

CIS believes it can use its effect as an investor to improve the environment and society, and can invest for the long-term benefit of its customers and.

Please see the Co-operative Bank page for the types of mortgage they offer.