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NewsMotor and home premiums fall again in August 2025
The latest General Insurance Price Index from Pearson Ham Group has been released
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NewsAgeas reinforces UK broker market commitment by joining Co-op home insurance panel
’We remain solidly committed to insurance brokers trading in personal lines,’ says head
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NewsInsurance documents still rival classic novels in length – Fairer Finance
‘Two years on from the introduction of Consumer Duty and many policy documents and T&Cs from across financial services are still far too complex and lengthy,’ says managing director
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NewsRecord spring heat drives £153m in subsidence payouts
Hotter, drier weather is known to put homes at greater risk of subsidence damage
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News AnalysisWhich personal lines products will find sustainable profit in 2026?
Insurance Times analyses eight major personal lines products to predict where the industry will see profitable growth in 2026 amid cyclical market conditions and macroeconomic headwinds
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NewsNine in 10 non-standard brokers concerned about underinsurance
‘These findings underscore the urgent need for greater innovation and flexibility in non-standard insurance offerings,’ says leader
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NewsBuilding reinstatement costs up 3.8% over year
‘It’s clear that reinstatement costs remain on an upward trajectory,’ says industry expert
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News AnalysisBriefing: Climate risk places insurers on increasingly shaky ground
Although insurers remain wary of subsidence claim surges over the British summertime, certain types of subsidence claims could pose a reputational risk depending on their cause
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NewsHome insurance prices drop 3.9% in quarter to continue year-long fall
Average quoted home insurance prices fell 3.9% over the past three months, continuing a year-long trend of countrywide falls
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News AnalysisMapped out: How data is helping insurers navigate risky postcodes
Improved data models could prove vital in dismissing postcode generalisations and providing a more granular basis for underwriting
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NewsMore than 10,000 fire damage claims invalidated due to lack of smoke alarm
Price comparison site estimates that policyholders may have missed out on £16.7m of claims payouts due to smoke alarm negligence
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NewsInsurers paid £1.6bn in property claims in Q2 2025
‘Our latest figures emphasise the vital protection insurance continues to offer people and businesses,’ says head of general insurance policy
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News AnalysisMarket responds to FCA clamp down on 'poor' practice in claims
’Transparency in claims handling is paramount, fostering trust and demonstrating a genuine commitment to customer well-being,’ says head
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NewsHigh five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 14 to 18 July 2025
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NewsPolicyholders worried as extreme weather becomes the norm
’Baselines are shifting, records are becoming more frequent, and temperature and rainfall extremes are becoming the norm,’ says Met Office
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NewsTesco appoints new insurance chief executive after bank split
‘We now have an incredible opportunity to continue to deliver for our customers,’ says new appointee
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Sponsored ContentHome market is seeing ‘natural bifurcation’ as need for specialist underwriting increases – Pen Underwriting
Andrew Booth, managing director of SME and personal lines at Pen Underwriting, explains underlying trends in the home market and why the rise of non-standard risks is causing class changes
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NewsMonzo escalates insurance strategy with launch of homeowner cover
Monzo’s second insurance launch intensifies its push into financial services with app-based protection
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News AnalysisCracking foundations: How 2025’s summer drought is sinking UK homes
Hotter, drier summers are leading to an increased risk of subsidence damage to UK properties and – with population centres in south east England most at risk – insurers will be wary of climate driven dangers
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NewsRejected pet damage claims hit £801m as owners unaware of home cover limitations
‘It’s clear from our survey that many pet owners don’t realise their home insurance probably won’t cover them if their pet causes damage,’ says home insurance professional
