Figures from the second quarter of this year show that the average cost of home insurance has generally remained unchanged

Income Protection Awareness Week takes place 22 to 26 September 2025, aiming to highlight the importance of protecting your income from illness or injury.

Recent data has highlighted the importance of protection insurance as it continues to support people in times of need.

Over half (54%) of 18 to 34-year-old homeowners have life insurance, however only 15% of this group understands income protection

A new report has found that women have significantly less insurance cover

Weather-related damage to homes and possessions resulted in UK insurers paying out a record £585m in 2024, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

A new Learning and Work Institute report suggests just 1% of UK workers looking to return to work after poor health manage to find a job within six months, even though 20% of those considered to be ‘economically inactive’ want to work.

Homeowners in the UK may have noticed that their home insurance premiums have significantly increased. In Q3 2024, the average buildings and contents insurance policy cost £407*– up 16% on the previous year.

In today's uncertain economic climate, financial resilience is more crucial than ever. In a recent report*, an impressive 69% of UK workers said they feel very financially resilient – up 4% since last year. Despite this, only 52% hold a protection policy, which leaves a significant portion of the workforce inadequately covered.