Slowing premium reduction could signal home insurance U-turn
Competitive home insurance premiums have fallen by 0.4% in September 2026, while they sit 4.4% lower than a year prior, marking the second consecutive period of yearly decline, according to Defaqto.
The latest Market Pricing data, released today (19 October), found prices fell by 2.4% during the third quarter covering July to September, with reductions reaching 1% in July, 0.9% in August and 0.4%
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