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theintermediary. co. uk > 2026 > 06 > commercial-landlords-risk-underinsurancedue-to-overlooked-lease-details-analysis-finds

Commercial landlords risk underinsurancedue to overlooked lease details, analysis finds

6+ hour, 52+ min ago  (335+ words) Commercial landlords could be left underinsured if they overlook details in their leases, according to new guidance from Rebuild Cost ASSESSMENT. com." The guidance found gaps in responsibility and inaccurate rebuild values are common and can expose properties to risk....

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theintermediary. co. uk > 2026 > 06 > half-of-homeowners-wrongly-believe-income-protection-covers-redundancy-analysis-finds

Half of homeowners wrongly believe income protection covers redundancy, analysis finds

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (420+ words) Research from Life Search and Home Owners Alliance found that many homeowners hold false beliefs about redundancy, sick pay and state support." One in five (19%) homeowners believed state support would be enough if they could not work, rising to 42% among…...

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theintermediary. co. uk > 2026 > 06 > safesecure-home-insurance-recognised-across-multiple-industry-awards-in-2026

Safe&Secure Home Insurance recognised across multiple industry awards in 2026

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (166+ words) The business was named runner-up in the customer excellence category at the Federation of Small Businesses HSBC Awards." Safe&Secure Home Insurance was also shortlisted for claims mitigation strategy of the year at the Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards, with…...

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theintermediary. co. uk > 2026 > 05 > source-insurance-halves-home-insurance-quote-time-following-adviser-feedback

Source Insurance halves home insurance quote time following adviser feedback

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (275+ words) Source Insurance has reduced the time required to generate a home insurance quote by 50%, following direct feedback from advisers. The updated platform now enables users to reach the insurer panel in as little as 35 seconds, significantly streamlining the quoting journey…...

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theintermediary. co. uk > 2026 > 04 > utmost-launches-spring-2026-navigator

Utmost launches Spring 2026 Navigator

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (234+ words) Utmost has published the spring 2026 edition of Navigator, focusing on why life insurance is central to holistic wealth planning for high and ultra-high net worth clients." The report looks at how fragmented financial planning often fails, especially as advisers deal…...

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theintermediary. co. uk > 2026 > 04 > period-home-insurance-drops-15-but-remains-over-double-the-cost-of-newer-builds

Period home insurance drops 15%, but remains over double the cost of newer builds

1+ mon, 3+ week 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…...

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theintermediary. co. uk > 2026 > 04 > knowledge-gaps-in-income-protection-leave-homeowners-financially-exposed-study-finds

Knowledge gaps in income protection leave homeowners financially exposed, study finds

2+ mon, 3+ 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…...

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theintermediary. co. uk > 2026 > 03 > thatched-home-insurance-premiums-rise-more-than-300-since-2022

Thatched home insurance premiums rise more than 300% since 2022

2+ mon, 3+ week 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…...

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theintermediary. co. uk > 2026 > 03 > pepper-money-confirms-return-of-broker-wellbeing-retreat-for-2026

Pepper Money confirms return of broker wellbeing retreat for 2026

3+ mon, 1+ 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…...

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theintermediary. co. uk > 2026 > 02 > property-insurance-claims-expected-to-hit-record-high-for-2025-deloitte

Property insurance claims expected to hit record high for 2025 - Deloitte

4+ mon, 1+ day 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…...

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