The UK insurance newsroom
Independent, evidence-led reporting on the UK general insurance market — the moves, rulings and data that shape the products consumers and professionals rely on.
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Eight lenses on the market — pick the angle you follow.
Market moves
Mergers, exits, launches and the shifting competitive map.
Pricing & premiums
What's moving rates across motor, home, travel, landlord and business.
Regulation & policy
FCA, PRA and government decisions that reset the rules.
Claims & outcomes
Claims inflation, payout trends and what the data shows.
Product & provider news
Product changes, new entrants and how covers evolve.
Company results
Half-years, full-years and strategy from the major insurers.
People & appointments
Leadership moves across insurers, brokers and regulators.
Investigations & scrutiny
Our own digging and the questions we put to the market.
Latest news & analysis
Ombudsman upholds more travel insurance complaints
The Financial Ombudsman’s latest data shows a rise in upheld travel insurance disputes, led by medical and cancellation claims.
UK home insurance premiums ease for first time in two years
After a long climb driven by escape-of-water and weather claims, average home premiums have ticked down.
FCA flags concerns over motor premium finance
The regulator is asking insurers and brokers to justify the cost of paying monthly for motor cover.