Personal Lines related articles
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News AnalysisOpinion: Are micro firms buying commercial covers like a personal lines customer?
Market feedback has revealed that micro businesses of less than 10 staff could fall victim to buying commercial covers with a personal lines mindset, risking underinsurance and coverage gaps – how can the sector mitigate this?
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NewsLondon market premiums exceed £100bn for second year running
‘Our study has clearly shown the importance of the London company market to the financial services sector and wider UK economy,’ says director of communications
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AnalysisWhat tempts motor customers to switch in a world without the ‘loyalty penalty’?
GIPP regulations are driving down the number of people switching provider when their motor insurance comes up for renewal, so what factors other than price can insurers use to differentiate their service?
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NewsMotor and home premiums fall again in August 2025
The latest General Insurance Price Index from Pearson Ham Group has been released
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News‘Industry-specific tailwinds and headwinds’ causing mixed forecasts – S&P
‘The property and casualty insurance market will remain challenging, with many business lines seeing rates decline due to plentiful capacity and robust competition,’ says analyst
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NewsTfL proposals tackle ‘unfair’ insurance gap between London pedicabs and taxis
‘It’s unfair that someone can go and get a pedicab and yet a taxi driver that has got a lot of insurance is paying several thousand pounds,’ says director
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NewsFOS data shows travel insurance complaints up 17%
‘High uphold rates can be far more damaging to trust than sheer volume alone and, as this FOS data shows, some insurers still have work to do,’ says co-founder
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NewsUK motorists face payout gap as write-offs outstrip insurance cover
‘A total loss can be financially devastating for most drivers – comprehensive insurance often isn’t enough to cover the cost of replacing a vehicle,’ says operations manager
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NewsAutomatic drivers paying nearly double for motor insurance
‘The advanced technology involved with automatic cars, from complex gearboxes to integrated electronics, makes them more expensive to repair or replace after an accident,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisOzempic confusion putting travel insurance at risk for thousands
‘This confusion isn’t academic, it has real consequences for millions of Britons purchasing travel and health insurance,’ says chief executive
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NewsCornerstone Finance Group adds Atec Group-owned broker to its general insurance panel
’We look forward to building a long and profitable relationship and supporting brokers with general insurance on all of their finance journeys,’ says head
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NewsAgeas reinforces UK broker market commitment by joining Co-op home insurance panel
’We remain solidly committed to insurance brokers trading in personal lines,’ says head
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NewsPersonal lines broking boss Nicola George to depart Allianz in October
Insurer has started the search for George’s replacement, however home insurance leader will fill the post on an interim basis
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NewsOIC portal savings ‘at risk’ as non-tariff personal injury claims surge past 50%
Data analytics firm warns that rising non-tariff personal injury claims following a road traffic accident could erode whiplash reform gains
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NewsTravel insurance increasingly offering 24/7 medical support
‘With more people travelling year-round, including for gap years and remote work, medical access while abroad is becoming more relevant,’ says expert
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News AnalysisBriefing: Focus on 2026 key for motor insurers as next year could be ‘ugly’
Net combined ratios (NCRs) of 100% and 107% are forecast for the next two years respectively in the motor insurance market
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NewsInsurance documents still rival classic novels in length – Fairer Finance
‘Two years on from the introduction of Consumer Duty and many policy documents and T&Cs from across financial services are still far too complex and lengthy,’ says managing director
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NewsSuperscript partners with travel technology marketplace to simplify risk coverage
’Our partnership with Superscript will help our travel industry partners to find innovative and competitively priced insurance solutions for a wide range of business risks,’ says chief product and new business officer
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NewsUK pet owners most likely in Europe to report record high insurance costs
’In response, pet insurers should do more to ensure their policies deliver value,’ says regional director
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NewsTravel insurance payouts reach £472m for 2024 – ABI
Trade association has published travel insurance tips designed to encourage best practice when insurance customers are buying cover
