Articles by Hemma Visavadia
Prince William’s Earthshot finalists target climate risk solutions
Prince William’s Earthshot Prize finalists have been using insurance to help vulnerable communities manage climate risks, offering lessons for UK insurers looking to close the protection gap.
Summer heatwave could cause pothole nightmare for insurers
Insurers could see a higher influx of vehicle damage claims and more complex liability investigations after this summer’s heatwave played havoc with the UK’s roads.
Defaqto reveals new rating requirements
Defaqto has unveiled new rating requirements across personal lines in order for companies to retain three stars, under bold plans for 2027.
Insurance Compliance’s Allison questions insurance regulation
David Allison, head of intermediary consultancy south at Insurance Compliance, said improving customer understanding is an unsolvable problem, and questioned whether general insurance should ever have been regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Homeowners delaying claims and repairs could increase costs
The AA has warned about how homeowners are putting off insurance claims, which could lead to more damage and higher costs later on down the line.
Motor customers still plagued by insurance information gaps
Defaqto has warned about emerging gaps in the online quote-and-buy motor insurance process when obtaining financial advice.
Acorn Group sees continued GWP growth and steady profits
Acorn Group has reported continued growth in its non-standard insurance business, with gross written premium rising to £803m in 2025, an 8% increase compared to the year before.