The essentials market on price comparison websites has become over-saturated, creating a need for greater guidance as to what should or should not be included in these stripped down policies.
As the US and Israel's war with Iran plus the closure of the Strait of Hormuz enters its fourth month, Scott McGee looks at what impact it has had, if any, on the UK travel insurance market to-date.
The growing trend of medical and cosmetic tourism, and the challenge it presents for travel insurers, is the focus of the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
Which? has criticised motor insurers, including Policy Expert and Markerstudy-owned brands, for continuing to charge close to 30% annual premium rate to customers who pay for their car insurance monthly.
After Insurance Post reported last year that retail giant Pets at Home was working on an insurance product, the business confirmed it will launch on 2 July.
Motor insurers are not yet ready to tackle the complex liability and recovery challenges posed by connected and autonomous vehicles, according to Jess Scaife, director of technical motor and injury claims at Intact Insurance.
Motor insurers must adapt to rapidly changing risks or face potentially significant market disruption from Chinese insurers entering the UK market, according to Ben Townsend, head of automotive at Thatcham Research.
Greater transparency in veterinary pricing could transform how pet insurers price risk, design products and compete for increasingly informed customers, according to Scott Williams, head of pet at Hood Group.
What brokers and insurance providers can do to support customers who are experiencing domestic abuse is the focus of the latest Insurance Post Podcast.
17 Jun 2026
