General Insurance

Paymentshield expands home insurance panel

Allianz has been added to Paymentshield's home insurance panel. Allianz operates in 70 countries...

FCA reveals GI delegated authority findings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the results of its thematic review of...

Sheds holding Brits’ treasures

Research from Policy Expert has revealed that Britons store some of their most valuable...

FCA: poor insurance claims experience for SMEs

A review of insurance claims handling for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by the Financial...

Uinsure wins Lifetime GI Provider award

General insurance firm Uinsure has been named GI Provider of the Year by Lifetime Group. This...

Covéa joins Berkeley Alexander panel

Berkeley Alexander, has expanded its landlords’ insurance provider panel. Covéa has now joined AXA,...

Self-builders want modern tech throughout their homes

27% of Britons have aspirations to build their own home, according to new research...

The risk of sharing too much

With the summer fast approaching, thoughts turn to holidays in the sun and getting...

Select & Protect to unveil new landlords products next week

General insurance provider Select & Protect will be showcasing its new insurance proposition for...

Lack of clarity in GI payment options

A review by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that insurers and insurance...

Mortgages toughest product to switch

Latest research suggests that mortgages are now the hardest financial product to switch. According to...

Uinsure wins GI partner award

General insurance firm Uinsure has been named GI Partner of the Year by SimplyBiz Group. Uinsure...

New insurance product for small landlords

General insurance provider Select & Protect has launched a new insurance product for landlords...

Paradigm announces lender and provider award winners

Paradigm Mortgage Services has revealed the first 2015 quarterly winners of its lender and provider awards. The...

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Discount Market Value: a local solution for a national housing challenge

The UK housing market is under constant scrutiny, especially when it comes to bolstering the supply of affordable housing. The government’s recent announcement of a...

Don’t overlook lifetime mortgages for clients with IHT worries

Lifetime mortgages have evolved significantly over the last few years. The industry has risen to the challenge, developing innovative new product features which ensure...

You can’t just turn on a tap and expect housing supply to flow

Yawn and stretch, the government have appointed a new housing Czar in place of the thoroughly discredited Angie Rayner, former Deputy Prime Minister, who...

Alan Cleary: Taking the helm at Chetwood Bank

When Alan Cleary retired from the mortgage industry in 2021 he thought his days of running banks were behind him. After more than three decades...

The sourcing system effect in specialist lending

In specialist lending, the right fit for a client has never been as simple as picking the top rate from a list. In sectors like...

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Market Harborough cuts rates on larger residential loans

Market Harborough Building Society has reduced rates on its larger loan products by as...

Shawbrook promotes Apollonio to lead retail mortgage sales

Shawbrook has promoted Louise Apollonio to sales and distribution director for retail mortgages, as...

Clydesdale Bank raises fixed mortgage rates across core and specialist ranges

Clydesdale Bank is set to raise a range of fixed mortgage rates from Monday,...

Growth in online auctions reshaping UK property market

The UK property auction market is being rapidly transformed by digital platforms, with record...