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Source Insurance halves home insurance quote time following adviser feedback
2+ hour, 12+ min 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…...
Utmost launches Spring 2026 Navigator
6+ day, 5+ hour 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…...
Period home insurance drops 15%, but remains over double the cost of newer builds
2+ week, 1+ day 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…...
Knowledge gaps in income protection leave homeowners financially exposed, study finds
3+ week, 5+ 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…...
Thatched home insurance premiums rise more than 300% since 2022
1+ mon, 2+ 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…...
Pepper Money confirms return of broker wellbeing retreat for 2026
2+ mon, 1+ day 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…...
Property insurance claims expected to hit record high for 2025 - Deloitte
2+ mon, 3+ 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…...
Victor Insurance UK launches new property owners cover
3+ mon, 2+ 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…...
Homebuyers prioritise furnishings over protection despite fears of losing their home, Vitality finds
3+ mon, 2+ 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…...
Ceta adds Adapt non-standard home insurance product to GI panel
3+ mon, 2+ week 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…...