News

• Bristol receives highest overall risk score for floods, subsidence and earthquakes out of England and Wales’ major cities
• Oxford, Leicester and Nottingham also rank within those most at risk
• Plymouth and Newcastle are among the cities safest from natural disasters

• 88% of UK adults have never checked the radon levels in their homes
• Around half (51%) have never thought of radon – despite it being a top cause of lung cancer
• Less than a fifth (15%) are aware of the risks posed by radon exposure

An estimated 41 million Brits have dealt with delivery problems, according to new research

• The average age of a first-time buyer in the UK is 33 – two years older than in 2015
• Just over two in five (43%) are yet to get on the property ladder
• Only around a quarter (27%) of under-25s have managed to buy a home

A record amount of weather-related claims paid out in 2025 could burst the low-premium bubble

And insights reveals Brits could be insuring more than £2million worth of Pokémon  

• 88% feel they are being impacted by high living costs in the UK^[2]
• Over 2 in 5 (45%) say high living costs are affecting them even more than last year^[3]
• Around a quarter (24%) are struggling to pay utility bills

• Condition was the top consideration for those house hunting  in social housing
• Community factors like neighbours and amenities are also more sought after
• Overall, price was the nation’s main consideration when searching for a home