July 25, 2026

Insurance

Insurance

Home and travel claims: are insurers getting any better at paying claims?

New Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) data suggests insurers reject almost three in 10 home insurance claims.  It’s a little better for travel insurance customers, with claims accepted between 83% and 85.5% of the time (depending on the type of travel insurance owned).  However, claims acceptance rates exceeded 90% for most of the insurance products covered

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Gate Insure highlights digital motor insurance for UK drivers

The Essex-based business concentrates on private motor insurance and on customers whose circumstances may require greater flexibility during the quotation process. This includes younger motorists, drivers with penalty points or previous motoring convictions, customers with limited or no No Claims Discount, and motorists whose circumstances may not fit conventional mainstream underwriting models. Gate Insurance Brokers

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The cheapest electric cars to insure in 2026 – and what our expert makes of the list

More UK drivers are switching to electric vehicles (EVs), with battery electric registrations up 24.3% in the first five months of 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.  Government grants of up to £3,750 on eligible new EVs and cheaper home charging can make the switch look increasingly appealing. But even if

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Blue Marble and MAPFRE team up on parametric insurance

Blue Marble, a specialist in designing innovative parametric insurance products, has joined forces with global insurer MAPFRE to widen the availability of parametric cover for communities and businesses exposed to climate risks. The tie-up centres on parametric solutions that draw on objective data, advanced analytics, AI and automation to trigger financial support automatically once predefined

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How Insurance Leaders Can Adopt AI Without Losing Human Connection

Scott Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Jewelers Mutual. ​Technology is changing how insurers operate, but progress should not be measured by how many tools an organization adopts. It should be measured by whether those tools help employees serve people more effectively. That distinction matters in insurance. Customers often turn to an insurer during stressful or uncertain

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Qumis Launches the Industry’s First Attorney-Certified AI Agents for Commercial Insurance Coverage

Tuesday 21 July 2026 2:00 pm Qumis, the coverage intelligence platform for commercial property & casualty insurance, today announced the launch of its certified AI agents, a team of line-of-business specialists that work together to analyze entire insurance programs and deliver finished, citation-backed coverage analysis in minutes. Built for brokers, carriers, MGAs, TPAs, claims professionals

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UK insurance customers warned to check policy now – ‘contact immediately’ | Personal Finance | Finance

Customers of a specific insurance broker have been urged to check their insurance policies as soon as possible. According to the Financial Conduct Authority, an independent public body that regulates financial services firms and consumer credit, Anthony Jones (UK) Limited (AJL) has agreed to stop carrying out any regulated activity, meaning it cannot provide any

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Young Family Insurance Planning: How young families should prioritise insurance purchases, avoid mistakes | Personal Finance

Young families may view insurance as a forced expense or a tax-saving chore. However, the real-life situation for most people is far more precarious: they are often “asset-poor and liability-rich”. You likely have a growing income and a bright future, but you also have significant dependencies — young children, a spouse or perhaps a new

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Family Insurance Planning: How to choose the right health, life insurance policies for your family | Personal Finance

Insurance is no longer a “set-and-forget” purchase, but the foundation of a financial plan that must evolve alongside your family. Without the right protection, a single medical emergency or the loss of a breadwinner can liquidate years of disciplined investing in weeks. Choosing the right policy is about identifying which risks you can afford

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Pre-filled forms, guaranteed returns:Red flags when buying insurance online | Personal Finance

Buying insurance online takes a few minutes. While speed is convenient, it removes the traditional safety net of human advice. When you buy online, you act as your own underwriter. The situation where this matters most is the moment right before you hit “pay now” on a web aggregator. Mistakes made here do not

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