any one recommend a good dog insurance company

I pay £6 a month to Halifax, and they have been great so far.

E&L insurance. Good rates and pretty comprehensive cover

My Sainsbury's insurance was one of the cheaper insurances I got quoted plus covered death by illness along with accidents & theft/loss.

Hi sdotsnox, I am with E&L but there are many out there - you need to find one that suits your individual needs. Here is a link where you can see a side by side comparison of companies -- it makes it so much easier to choose this way.
http://www.compare-pet-insurance.com/pet/index.php

Petplan. Most experienced and they donate to animal charities.

pet plan
they insure for the full cost of any illness and are one of the logest running
they are also the most highly reccomended by vets