4+ hour, 10+ min ago  (239+ words) Owners of period homes are still paying 110% more for home insurance compared to those with properties built after 2000, according to research from Compare the Market." The average premium for a period home was "376 in February 2026, which is "197 more than the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (447+ words) The research found that many homeowners lack a clear understanding of what income protection actually covers. A major misconception related to mental health. More than a quarter of homeowners believed income protection does not cover conditions such as anxiety or…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (297+ words) Average buildings and contents premiums for homes with thatched roofs have risen by more than 300% since 2022, according to new data from Compare the Market. The increase has been linked to water reed supply shortages, rising construction material costs, fewer available…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (535+ words) Pepper Money has confirmed the return of its broker wellbeing retreat for 2026, with events set for 21st April in Manchester and 3rd June in London." The retreat forms part of Pepper Money's "Be More You' wellness initiative, aimed at supporting mortgage professionals…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (252+ words) Property insurance claims are expected to reach "6. 1bn for 2025, which would be the highest payout on record, according to analysis from Deloitte." Claims linked to weather are likely to hit "1. 6bn, more than double the yearly amounts seen between 2017 and 2021." Weather-related claims…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (283+ words) Victor Insurance UK has launched a new property owners insurance product, combining its previous standard, non-standard, and large property policies into one." The new cover targets a range of property-owner risks, from single buildings to larger portfolios, and is available…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (294+ words) Homeowners are prioritising furniture, d'cor and renovations over protection insurance when buying a property, according to new research from Vitality, despite clear concerns about the financial impact of illness. The research found that during the homebuying process, 36% of people actively…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (265+ words) Ceta has announced the addition of the Adapt non-standard home insurance notional product from Arkel to its general insurance panel, expanding options for advisers placing complex residential risks. The Adapt product is underwritten by A rated insurer Am Trust and…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (322+ words) Paymentshield has reported a 36% year-on-year rise in advisers referring clients for home and landlord insurance between January and December 2025 compared to the same period in 2024." Referrals were twice as likely to convert, with telephony referrals averaging 40% compared to 20% for advisers…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (182+ words) Alps has announced the launch of a new Commercial Property Emergency policy, designed to provide rapid assistance and financial protection for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing unexpected property emergencies. The policy has been developed specifically for owner-operated SME businesses…...