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NewsInsurers urged to use AI and planning portals to tackle home underinsurance problem
‘We could have a system in place where in the run up to renewal, the insurer cross-references or does an AI check on if the property has had any planning permission applications’ says director
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NewsAllianz joins Sky Protect home insurance panel
’This is an exciting opportunity for Allianz Personal Broker to grow our home insurance portfolio and reach new customers across the UK,’ says managing director
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 3 to 7 August 2026
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NewsWildfire threat spreading to UK as incidents hit record levels
‘Wildfires are an increasing risk for the UK insurance market and can no longer be confined to hotter climates,’ says senior product manager
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NewsAverage subsidence claim reaches £20,000 as record spring drives surge
‘As extreme weather becomes more common, protecting homes will be increasingly important,’ says director
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NewsNatWest launches new home insurance proposition
‘When the right technology exists, institutions with millions of customers can deliver insurance in a way that genuinely works,’ says chief distribution officer
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NewsPoor claims service sends UK insurance sentiment into the red
’Customers are no longer judging their insurer on price alone,’ says chief executive
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NewsLondon’s subsidence timebomb – check your postcode here
New figures from property data intelligence firm Chimnie, published exclusively by Insurance Times, reveal that the overwhelming majority of London properties will be at risk of subsidence-related damage by the year 2080
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NewsFlood Re to pilot Flood Performance Certificates for new builds
‘Integrating post-construction records of flood mitigation would strengthen the transparency, confidence and recognition of flood resilience measures,’ says head
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NewsConstruction costs jump 4.4% amid US-Iran war
‘The risk of underinsurance has already grown and the problem is likely to worsen over time,’ says director
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NewsJust one in 10 fully prepared for floods despite rising risks
‘Advances in modelling, improved surface-water mapping and updated climate projections now classify roughly two-thirds of England as floodable,’ says chief executive
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NewsEscape of water caps leaving policyholders exposed – Prestige Underwriting
‘A fixed escape of water cap may look simple on paper, but our claims data shows it can create a very real protection gap,’ says director
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NewsIrwell Insurance set to launch four new products as ‘major step’ in growth strategy
’The approval is a compelling endorsement of the quality of our products, our governance framework and the professionalism with which we operate,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarried couples facing highest home cover costs
‘As couples and families may often live in larger properties and own more possessions, this can sometimes contribute to higher premiums,’ says expert
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NewsOver four million homes could be at risk of subsidence by 2070
‘Subsidence is an area where homeowners can easily be caught out, both by the risk to their property and by the excess they’d face on a claim,’ says head
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News AnalysisClaims and customer outcomes reshape insurer placement decisions
A new report from Insurance DataLab has collated claims, complaints, solvency and underwriting data into a single framework designed to give brokers a broader view of insurer performance
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NewsFlood Re launches learning module to support claims initiative
‘With flood risk increasing the need to ensure there is an army of skilled and informed PFR practitioners at the ready has never been more urgent,’ says director
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News AnalysisShopping and switching rates continue to fall among home insurance customers
New data from Consumer Intelligence reveals that home insurance policyholders’ shopping and switching behaviour has fallen to record low levels over the past two years, though some evidence indicates that trend may be changing
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NewsPaved gardens raising surface water flood risk – Flood Re
‘Hard surfaces like our driveways and rooftops disrupt the natural hydrological cycle and stop water soaking in,’ says professor
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NewsAgeas and Saga launch new product as part of 20-year partnership
‘Ageas and Saga share a commitment to deliver great service when it matters most and are dedicated to making the customer experience journey as easy as possible,’ says managing director
