Personal Lines
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Biba 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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Repeat offender imprisoned for false travel insurance claim
‘These measures are intentionally robust and are a powerful deterrent to others who might consider defrauding insurers and their customers,’ says manager
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EE launches new gadget cover backed by Chubb
‘We understand that our customers’ lives are powered by a whole ecosystem of technology, which is why Multi Tech Cover will be so beneficial,’ says director
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Consumers 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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Frozen 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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Home insurers set for profit in 2025, although losses expected in 2026
’Premiums are expected to fall in 2026, also leading to a consequent fall in underwriting profitability,’ says partner
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Briefing: 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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Motor 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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City 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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FCA 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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A race to the bottom – the unintended consequence of GIPP?
Four years after the introduction of GIPP, and with slowing premium growth finally allowing its impact to be assessed, Insurance Times investigates whether the rules spawned a worrying unintended consequence – and whether an Irish model might provide the remedy
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Premium Credit signs three-year deal with broker in personal lines
’Premium Credit presented a clear proposal that met our needs not only in the short-term, but also for the years ahead,’ says chief executive
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