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3 July, 2024

Many people in their 30s and 40s might be slipping through the net when it comes to protection, as r

Do you need a higher level of cover? If you have children who are dependent on you and your financial stability, simply covering your outstanding mortgage, won’t be enough cover. You also need to c

25 June, 2024

If you are hoping to buy a new home soon, it’s never too early to start preparing – get yourself

Work on your credit score Mortgage lenders will scrutinise your credit report to determine whether you can meet the monthly payments – the higher your score, the more likely it is that your appl

14 June, 2024

Do you have pets? If so, is your home sufficiently insured against potential damage?

It’s not just pet insurance you need to think about, as a survey has highlighted a common misconception that destruction caused by pets will always be covered by home insurance1. In reality, it depe

14 June, 2024

Getting onto the property ladder has always been a challenge, but perhaps even more so at the moment

Managing monthly payments Higher mortgage repayments are a particular barrier to homeowning; between March 2022 and November 2023, the average mortgage rate for FTBs increased from 2.2% to 5.6%2. To m

10 June, 2024

Is it time to review your life insurance policy? We understand that it might not be easy to revisit

Life insurance is calculated depending on each person’s circumstances and how much protection their surviving loved ones would need in the event of their death. As things inevitably change, i

3 June, 2024

A recent survey suggests that there are currently 7.5 million adults in the UK who hope to own a hom

High house prices was cited by 60% of respondents as being a barrier to home ownership. Meanwhile, 44% said saving for a deposit was a hindrance, and a third did not think they could afford monthly mo

3 June, 2024

In Q4 of 2023, the average home insurance premium rose by 4%* due to winter storms hitting the UK.

Insurers paid out £352m to cover property damage caused by the three storms in October and November 2023. That’s not including the damage caused to vehicles and businesses – the full cost of whic

24 May, 2024

With all the economic uncertainty, we understand that it might feel tempting to cut costs where you

More are cancelling their cover Research has found that 26% of workers ended an insurance policy last year, with financial pressures cited as the main reason1. The proportion of people who ended their

24 May, 2024

Life insurance scams are a common kind of fraud. With 40 million UK adults targeted by scammers in Q

Scams can take place in a variety of ways and are becoming increasingly sophisticated due to technological advancements. Fraudsters sometimes claim to be an insurer contacting you about your life insu

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