A new report from Datamonitor, an independent market analyst, has found that the cost of private medical insurance (PMI) in the UK is increasing as more individuals claim on their policies and as market penetration remains static.

The report has also found that the number of long-term care policyholders fails to reflect the need for long-term care over the next ten years. It says PMI subscriptions remain low and are being hindered because of uncertainty over state initiatives, expensive premiums and consumer ignorance about the cost of funding of long-term care.

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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