As many as half a million homebuyers are being stung by up to £1,100 due to unwanted insurance policies, according to a survey by Mirror Money.

It shows that most of the top ten mortgage firms insist on mortgage indemnity gurantees (MIGs). So far the only major lenders to scrap MIGs following campaigning are Nationwide, Bradford & Bingley and Cheltenham & Gloucester.


The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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