In the latest episode of the Insurance Post Podcast, deputy editor Scott McGee (and proud puppy owner to Ozzy) digs into why pet insurance costs have soared and whether the Competition & Markets Authority’s proposed reforms of the veterinary sector could make cover more affordable.
Four years after their introduction, Branko Bjelobaba is principal of Branko Ltd, observes the Financial Conduct Authority’s fair value rules remain costly, unclear, and ineffective offering consumers little real insight into whether general insurance products genuinely deliver value.
The Financial Conduct Authority has promised to improve access to insurance, scrutinise claims handling, get to grips with artificial intelligence and cyber risks, plus slash red tape over the year ahead.
Rocio Concha, director of policy and advocacy at Which?, warns the Financial Conduct Authority has failed to take decisive action on costly premium finance, leaving financially vulnerable insurance customers paying over the odds.
Content Director’s View: With Australian firm AUB Group doubling down on its UK growth plans with a deal for Prestige Insurance Holdings, Jonathan Swift reviews other notable Antipodean overseas insurance expansion plans to assess its chances of success.
25 Feb 2026
