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.
Policy count rose 20% compared with 2024, while the combined operating ratio stayed below 90%.
The growth was mainly driven by strong performances across its flagship brands Acorn Insurance, Carrot
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