The Retirement Insurance Advisory Service (RIAS), which specialises in insurance for the over 50-year-olds, is holding last years annual and single trip travel insurance premiums until March 1.

Managing director David Holden said the move was calculated to appeal to the over-65s and over-75s who have recently seen some insurers double and triple their premiums respectively.

He said: “Underwriters have been artificially holding their rates down in order to remain competitive for a number of years.

“However, an increase in the size and number of claims has meant that they are no longer able to keep their rates down.”


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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