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Airport anxiety searches up 250% what to check before flying

More than a quarter of Brits have already changed their holiday plans this year, but for the millions travelling this bank holiday knowing what your travel insurance covers could be the most practical antidote. Searches for 'airport anxiety' have surged 250% in the past three months, and recent research from Go.Compare suggests the worry is well founded.
Posted on Thursday Aug 20

1 in 7 drivers uninsured due to out of date addresses

Aviva research reveals 15% of drivers surveyed don’t think they need to tell their insurer of a change of address. Mistakes could leave millions of UK drivers potentially uninsured. With more than seven in ten (71%) drivers unsure about key aspects of car insurance, Aviva debunks common car insurance myths, from failing to update personal details to a change in estimated annual mileage
Posted on Wednesday Aug 19

AI overtakes traditional concerns as the biggest PI risk

Artificial intelligence mistakes have emerged as the biggest Professional Indemnity risk facing businesses, as new research suggests the rapid adoption of technology is fundamentally changing the professional liability landscape.
Posted on Wednesday Aug 19

7 in 10 insurance flood claims linked to flash flooding

As the U.K. experiences another cycle of extreme heat during the summer months, and with sudden thunderstorms and heavy rainfall remaining a seasonal risk, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, the data, advanced analytics and technology provider to the insurance market, has uncovered a unique picture of home insurance flood claims and flash flooding risk linked to surface water flooding, typically caused by sudden downpours in urban areas.
Posted on Wednesday Aug 19

AI drives 36% surge in disclosed vulnerabilities

Beazley Security’s Q2 2026 Quarterly Threat Report finds agentic AI reshaping vulnerability research far faster than it is changing how attackers break in. Disclosed vulnerabilities increased 36% in Q2, while confirmed exploitations in the wild only grew 10%. Compromised credentials remained the leading initial access vector, accounting for 67% of ransomware intrusions investigated by Beazley Security. Beazley Security Labs issued 40% more critical zero-day advisories to clients than in the previous quarter
Posted on Tuesday Aug 18

Wildfires pressurize insurers as climate risks intensify

European insurers face mounting losses as severe wildfires sweep across France, Spain and Greece, exposing the narrow margins in high-risk property coverage. France’s 2024 fire and hazard insurance data show how quickly claims can approach premiums, raising concerns over insurers’ capacity to absorb escalating climate-related losses and maintain coverage in increasingly vulnerable regions, reveals GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.
Posted on Monday Aug 17

CEO banned for falsifying files trying to buy football club

Paul Taylor, former CEO of Blue Horizon Asset Management (BHAM), has been fined £489,000 and banned from working in financial services by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The former managing director of the firm, Esmeralda Toni, has also been fined £121,200 for serious misconduct and banned by the FCA.
Posted on Friday Aug 14

Renting rooms this summer may invalidate your home insurance

The UK saw guest nights, the number of nights spent in a short-term let, rise to 14,143,560 in August last year - 14% of the year's total. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.4%) of guest nights were concentrated in just nine of UK local authorities. The top three locations for guest nights were Westminster, City of Edinburgh and Kensington and Chelsea.
Posted on Friday Aug 14

Benign H1 of 2026 masks rising natural catastrophe risk

Global insured natural catastrophe losses in first half of 2026 estimated at USD 42 billion, lowest first-half total since 2020. Severe convective storms remained the biggest insured-loss driver at an estimated USD 28 billion, below long-term trend. June's record heat and persistent dry conditions set the stage for an active European wildfire season
Posted on Tuesday Aug 11

Implications for Canadian P&C insurers from recent wildfires

Morningstar DBRS published the August 2026 edition of "Consider Credit—Fundamental Ratings Monthly Briefing." It includes a Credit Rating Actions Dashboard and a description of our recent and anticipated credit rating considerations across Governments & Public Finance, Financial Institutions, and Corporate Finance.
Posted on Monday Aug 10

Top Urban Hotspots for Wildfires

As the U.K. experiences its fourth heatwave of the year following record June temperatures, and the U.K. Government invests in wildfire resilience, new analysis from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, has revealed the top five urban locations where wildfire detections were recorded within 5km of city limits in 2025.
Posted on Thursday Aug 6

Favourable insurance market conditions continue

Abundant capacity and strong competition continue to benefit buyers, while AI-driven underwriting and geopolitical volatility reshape risk assessment
Posted on Thursday Aug 6

Pet Insurance prices fall in Q2 but June rebounds

Pet insurance prices continued to fall during the second quarter of 2026, although a sharp rebound in June suggests the sustained downward trend may be starting to lose momentum, according to the latest Pet Insurance Pricing Index from Defaqto’s Market Pricing Business.
Posted on Wednesday Aug 5

Average claim for subsidence hits record £20k in hot weather

New figures from the ABI’s latest Property Insurance Tracker show home insurers paid out £72 million for domestic subsidence claims during the second quarter of 2026, with the average subsidence claim reaching a record £20,000. The average payout is more than £2,000 higher than in the same period last year, highlighting both the growing cost of subsidence and the vital protection insurance provides for homeowners.
Posted on Monday Aug 3

Advice on affects of wildfires in Suffolk and across the UK

With a major incident in Suffolk declared following a wildfire which broke out on Dunwich Heath, and a number of additional active wildfires across the UK, the ABI shares advice for anyone affected.
Posted on Friday Jul 31

Record £3.2 bn paid out to support motor insurance customers

Insurers paid out a record £3.2 billion to support motor insurance customers in Q2 2026, according to the latest data from the ABI. This was 5% higher than the previous quarter, and 7% more than the same period last year.
Posted on Thursday Jul 30

4 reasons why smart doorbells may raise home insurance risk

Millions of Brits installed smart doorbells last year with a 5000% surge in searches for the security system compared to this time last year. But expert advice shows fancy tech could be doing more harm than good - if homeowners aren’t careful.
Posted on Thursday Jul 30

Hidden costs of Oxford Street going car-free

Oxford Street is set to go traffic-free before the end of September, ending years of debate over the future of one of London's busiest shopping streets. While nearly two-thirds (63%) of Londoners support pedestrianising the road, according to YouGov, the changes will also mean thousands of drivers need to rethink their regular routes.
Posted on Tuesday Jul 28

Travel insurance advice for wildfires in France and Spain

As wildfires continue to spread across France and Spain, the ABI is urging holidaymakers to play close attention to local advice and updates from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and check their travel insurance policies.
Posted on Monday Jul 27

Managing conflicts of interest in insurance

Chris Knight outlines our expectations for firms on vertically integrated insurance. Having just joined as the FCA’s new insurance director, it’s been great getting to know the team and see the variety of work they’re doing – whether that’s working with the industry to improve claims experiences for customers, consulting on simplifying our rules or supporting growth with a new regime for captive insurers.
Posted on Friday Jul 24

FCA General insurance value measures data 2025

This is our fourth full year of general insurance (GI) value measures data, covering January to December 2025. We publish this data each year to improve market transparency and give firms, consumer groups and other stakeholders a common set of indicators across a range of general insurance products. These indicators include claims frequency, claims acceptance rates, average claims payout, claims complaints rates and the proportion of premiums paid out in claims.
Posted on Tuesday Jul 21

FCA cracks down on misleading car finance claims adverts

As part of the joint taskforce’s continued crackdown, in June the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had 170 misleading car finance claims adverts removed or amended by claims management companies (CMCs), bringing the total up to 1,200 since January 2024.
Posted on Thursday Jul 16

Third of drivers scared to claim on insurance

More than one in three UK motor policyholders now worry about making an insurance claim for fear it would significantly increase their future premiums. Premiums are confirmed to be rising again this year, with just 13% of policyholders feeling motor insurance costs are stabilising or falling. Four in ten now say insurance costs, combined with recent rises in fuel prices, are making driving unaffordable. A quarter of policyholders would be willing to share more of their data with their insurer if it unlocked more affordable premiums.
Posted on Thursday Jul 16

5 mistakes that could void homeowners cover this summer

Searches for 'unoccupied home insurance' up 261%, and experts warn most Brits are making five mistakes that could void their cover before they've even landed.Tamzin Metcalfe, home insurance expert at Go.Compare has identified five of the most common mistakes homeowners make before jetting off this summer, and why each one matters more than most people realise.
Posted on Friday Jul 10

Why cyber criminals love summer holidays

Businesses are being urged not to let their cyber defences take a summer holiday, as experts warn that annual leave, temporary staff cover and changes to day-to-day processes can create an ideal environment for cyber criminals.
Posted on Wednesday Jul 8