Dental insurance introducer (side hustle)

Point people who want dental cover towards an authorised insurer or broker and earn a fee or commission for each referral.

Startup cost£200 to £1k
Monthly revenue£100 to £500
Time needed5+ h/week
First incomeMonths
  • £200-1k
  • Side hustle
  • Online
  • Licence or permit needed

Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.

Official data

8,071 UK companies in this field, 19% registered in the last 2 years

SIC 66220 “Activities of insurance agents and brokers”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.

What it is

Rather than giving advice yourself, you introduce interested people to an authorised broker or provider. You might do this through a simple website, a local community page or links with dental practices.

Your first three steps

  1. Ask authorised brokers or networks whether they work with introducers and what they would pay and require
  2. Check with the partner firm exactly what you may and may not say or do, so you stay within an introducer role
  3. Set up a simple one-page website or social page explaining dental cover options and how to be put in touch with your partner
Who pays

The authorised firm you refer to pays you, not the customer. Referred customers are usually private patients and families looking for dental cover.

How it makes money

A referral fee or share of commission agreed in advance with your partner firm for each referral that becomes a sale.

Skills that help
  • Writing clear, honest web content
  • Building local contacts
  • Basic online marketing
  • Keeping to agreed limits on what you say
Watch out for
  • Even introducing can fall under FCA rules, so check whether you need to be appointed by an authorised firm
  • Do not give advice or recommend a specific policy unless your partner firm confirms you are allowed to
  • Referral income is usually small and depends on lead quality and volume
  • Check data protection and ICO requirements before collecting anyone's details
  • Marketing must be clear and not misleading, so ask your partner to approve any wording

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start as a dental insurance introducer?

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £200 to £1,000, depending on whether you build a simple website, use a local community page or work with dental practices. Referral income is usually small.

Do I need FCA approval to introduce people to dental insurance?

Even introducing can fall under FCA rules, so check whether you need to be appointed by an authorised firm. Don't recommend a specific policy unless your partner confirms you can, and check data protection and ICO requirements.

How much can a dental insurance introducer earn?

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around £100 to £500, depending on lead quality and volume. That is revenue, not profit. It can be done alongside other work, from around 5 hours a week.

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