UK Insurance Trends

OK, Let’s Forget Buy-to-Let. Where Else Can Pension Planning Take You?

Many people in the UK have given up on private pensions. Buy bricks and mortar, it’s a safe bet, has been the mantra for 25 years now.  As the State pension may be abolished in […]

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Life Cover: CMI Data For Q3 2024 Published

Useful data for anyone in the Life insurance sector; The Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) publishes frequent mortality analysis for England & Wales through its mortality monitors. The latest updates cover week 39 of 2024 (to […]

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Cashflow Is a Big Challenge For Self-Employed, Says Markel

Here’s some data from Markel, which highlights the challenges faced by the self-employed in the UK right now; The cost-of-living crisis has impacted most people on an individual level, but little has been reported on the effect it has […]

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The Right To Switch Off Could Inspire New Start-Ups, Says Purbeck

One of the things the new Labour government looks likely to do is strengthen employee rights in law, so that things like time off on compassionate grounds, childcare, or flexi hours will be more closely […]

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Are There Alternatives to London For Insurtech Start-Ups?

Probably yes. In fact a new survey highlights the benefits of attracting tech talent in Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol to name but three. Then there are places like Leeds, Bath, Cambridge and more where a […]

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Purbeck Survey Reveals Uphill Battle on Business Finance

The latest from Purbeck on the struggle SMEs have to obtain business finance; As lenders face new responsibilities to ensure business customers are clear about the risks of personal guarantees, a survey by Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance […]

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Banks Could Sell More Insurance Products: Tech & Training Are Key Factors

Can banks sell insurance? Of course, although the job is made far harder by UK banks insistence on closing down branches. But online sales could be handled better perhaps. Here’s some thoughts from Sollers; Banks […]