PIONEER FRIENDLY SOCIETY  Pioneer Friendly Society has been joining together with people in the community to offer them care and protection since 1888 - based from their head office in Trowbridge, Wilts. They began as a friendly society and have been committed to looking after the best interests and well being of its members ever since. From 2008 sees the next important phase of Pioneer's development, with the formation of a new dedicated healthcare specialist; Pioneer agreed transfer of engagement terms with Exeter Friendly Society, a private medical insurer, when asked to the vote, policyholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of the alliance. The Pioneer brand will continue as a trading name of Exeter Friendly Society This new organisation will maintain its mutual status and focus on continual development. Policyholders will benefit not only by increased assurance and financial strength, but they state also access to a wider product range.  Today, Pioneer Friendly Society product range includes mainly Income Protection but not whole life cover, mortgage protection, level term assurance or Critical Illness. Pioneer Friendly Society in 2008 includes distribution mainly via brokers & partially sales through the web.   Looking to compare Pioneer Friendly Society Life Assurance against other Uk Insurers > Need a Competitive Life or Income Protection Insurance Quote ?