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NewsHome insurance premiums fell by 12.1% in 2025 amid sustained competition
‘In December, three out of four price comparison websites experienced their 2025 peak in the number of providers quoting, following the launch of new products,’ says analyst
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IT InterviewHildur Smaradottir and Karsten Ries: How a Nordic IoT partnership has scaled proactive insurance
Insurance Times talks with Ohma chief executive Hildur Smaradottir and Onics chief executive Karsten Ries, to discuss how a Nordic insurance partnership has capitalised on the technology behind the Internet of Things and what the UK might stand to learn from their successes
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NewsABI sets out trust-led strategy for next three years
‘Our strategy is built around helping people feel more secure,’ says director
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NewsFCA imposes growth cap on Markerstudy following governance concerns
‘A cap has been agreed with the FCA that both parties consider appropriate and consistent with our strategy and customer-focused growth ambitions,’ says Markerstudy spokesperson
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News AnalysisTracking what 180,000 real consumers spend on general insurance
Insurance Times analyses the current and credit account spending of 180,000 real UKGI customers over the last 12 months, to gain a rare insight into the building blocks of the personal lines market
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NewsAviva makes suite of changes to mid-market motor and property products
Aviva has announced a raft of changes to its mid-market property and motor products, aimed at reducing underinsurance and strengthening core protections
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, departures and leadership changes from 19 to 23 January 2026
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NewsUris Group-owned MGA enters Northern Ireland home insurance market
’Northern Ireland is a market we understand well and we’re committed to supporting local brokers with on-the-ground expertise,’ says operations and claims director
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NewsBiba Manifesto 2026: Biba urges ‘sensible politics’ as homes keep being built in flood-prone areas
’Everybody is behind more homes being built in the UK, but it’s being sensible [about] how you build those, if you build them in areas of risk of flood,’ says deputy head
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NewsBiba Manifesto 2026: Biba to back contents cover pilot for vulnerable social renters
’We’ve been working with our members and there are products and schemes available, but there have been barriers that have stopped these schemes being taken up,’ says deputy head of communications
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NewsConsumers increasingly relying on premium finance – Premium Credit
‘Customers are increasingly turning to finance from their insurer or premium finance provider to ensure they can efficiently manage the costs of insurance policies,’ says chief sales officer
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NewsFrozen pipe warning after £560,000 damage claim at four-bed house
‘By following some of these simple steps, policyholders can potentially save a significant amount of disruption,’ says managing director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Unwrapping the FCA’s super complaint response
There was nothing particularly exciting about the regulator’s statement on the home and travel insurance markets, but what did we expect?
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NewsMotor and home premiums continue to fall in November 2025
‘We’re now in a phase where broad price cuts are giving way to finer adjustments,’ says director
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NewsCity of London Police crack fake Lego theft insurance scam
The fraudster involved ’created a web of false identities, forged documents and fabricated claims to exploit the system for personal gain,’ explains detective constable
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NewsFCA commits to market improvements in home and travel super complaint response
’We’ll be monitoring consumer outcomes and will continue to hold firms and their senior leaders to account for making improvements, to help build trust and make sure people get fair value insurance,’ says the FCA’s director of competition and interim director of insurance
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NewsPrestige Underwriting’s non-standard home cover now available through insurtech partner
‘Prestige’s specialist risk expertise, combined with our digital-first approach, means we can now help non-standard customers get quality cover fast,’ says chief executive
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IT Awards 2025Insurance Times Awards: Allianz’s gardening campaign bears fruit on multiple channels
Charlotte Rae, head of digital at Allianz, talks about her firm’s entry to the Marketing Campaign of the Year category
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NewsWeather claims swell as insurer payouts reach £4.6bn
‘Building resilience into new homes is essential if we’re to manage the growing risks posed by climate change,’ says head
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NewsDigital MGA purchases family-run broker based in Bolton
‘This partnership combines our trusted specialist approach with Ripe’s innovative technology and digital capabilities,’ says founder
