Personal Lines articles
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NewsProtection insurers paid out £8bn in 2025
‘Protection insurance remains a cornerstone of financial resilience,’ says head
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NewsAgeas UK secures new home insurance deal with Source
’We’re continually investing in both our technology and our product proposition to ensure advisers have access to the best possible solutions for their clients,’ says director
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News AnalysisVehicle value swings of up to £7,000 could leave policyholders facing insurance gap
New figures from Percayso Inform’s Vehicle Intelligence Platform show dramatic shifts in resale values across the used car market, highlighting the need for accurate vehicle data from both policyholders and insurers alike
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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 22 to 26 June 2026
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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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NewsCar insurance premiums rise for first time in two years
‘Prices have been increasing now for a few months, and drivers could soon start to see this when they shop around or renew,’ says chief executive
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NewsWaggel warns pet owners as heat-related claims surge
‘Heat-related illnesses can develop much more quickly than many owners realise,’ says chief executive
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NewsJohn Lewis Money adds personal lines specialist insurer to home panel
’Partnerships like this are a key part’ of Ageas’ development, says managing director for broker and partnerships
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NewsMiddle East conflict not affecting travel insurance prices
‘What is striking in our data is that the market has not seen a sudden price reaction to the crisis in the Middle East,’ says product manager
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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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NewsMorrisons supermarket partners with broker to launch pet and travel insurance
’By combining our deep underwriting and distribution expertise with best in class digital capability, we have created a proposition that is simple, accessible and genuinely valuable for customers,’ says commercial director
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NewsCover costs fall for young drivers but monthly mark-ups still biting
‘There are always savings to be had when taking out car insurance, and sometimes it’s the basics that offer the most potential,’ says chief executive
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NewsSpecialist broker drops off new short term taxi insurance product
’Whether someone is driving full time, part time, switching platforms or combining taxi work with food delivery, our new short term insurance product offers the flexibility and affordability they’ve been asking for,’ says managing director
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NewsTwo-thirds of consumers would cut insurance cover without monthly payments
‘Finance from insurers and premium finance are central to enabling insurance customers to pay for cover monthly,’ says consumer spokesperson
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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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NewsConsumers being ‘ripped off’ over car insurance ‘poverty premium’ charges – Which?
‘Those who can least afford it are still paying significantly more simply because they cannot pay upfront,’ says director
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NewsTelematics key to reducing high claims rates among new drivers – Aviva
‘Action needs to be taken to make our roads safer, not just for young drivers, but also vulnerable road users,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisHas corporate consolidation broken the pet insurance model?
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) findings on the veterinary market have ignited debate over rising treatment costs, claims inflation and the sustainability of pet insurance. As large veterinary groups expand, insurers are questioning whether they have lost control of the costs driving premiums
