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Improving GP reports for underwriting

Published  05 October 2026
   3 min read

We’re enhancing how we obtain GP reports as part of our ongoing commitment to improving the underwriting journey. 

We’re now using iGPR’s Magic Service to streamline how we request and receive medical evidence - helping reduce delays and improve efficiency for you and your clients. 

 

A more efficient way to obtain GP reports

GP reports play an important role in many underwriting decisions, but the traditional process can often involve delays, manual follow-ups and administrative burden. iGPR has developed its Magic Service to address these challenges, enabling us to request and manage GP reports digitally from start to finish. iGPR also liaises with GP practices - including chasing outstanding requests - helping to reduce the need for manual intervention. 

 

What this means for you and your clients

We’re introducing Magic Service to help create a smoother experience throughout the application journey: 

  • More time for client-focused work: Reduced manual chasing means more time spent supporting applications and client outcomes. 
  • Improved turnaround times: Digital reports and proactive follow-up can help reduce delays in completing GP reports, supporting smoother application progress. 
  • Support for a wide range of report types: Covering all report types through one service helps reduce complexity in the evidence-gathering process. 
  • Broad GP practice coverage: With nationwide reach, we can request reports from a wide range of surgeries. 
  • Supporting faster underwriting decisions: Structured digital reports make it easier to assess medical evidence efficiently. 

 

Supporting a more sustainable process

Moving to a fully digital process also helps reduce reliance on paper, supporting more environmentally conscious ways of working. 

 

Who is iGPR?

iGPR (Intelligent General Practice Reporting) is a digital system used across the UK healthcare sector to create and manage medical reports from GP practices.  
They provide a secure, compliant way for GP practices to handle a range of report types, including insurance reports. Supporting a more digital approach to gathering medical evidence can help improve efficiency when obtaining the information needed for applications. 

 

Visit our website for more information about our underwriting process. 

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