Landlord Insurance Industry in the Uk to 2017- Key Trends and Opportunities

Landlord Insurance in the UK - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017

Synopsis The report provides market analysis, information and insights into the UK landlord insurance insurance business Provides a snapshot of the market size and segmentation It offers a comprehensive analysis of claims, drivers and market outlook It analyzes distribution channels It outlines deals, news and regulatory developments

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Executive summary:

The UK landlord insurance category is estimated to have generated GBP2.51 billion in gross written premiums in 2012, and accounted for 7.3% of the country’s non-life insurance segment. Landlord policies cover the financial risks related to renting out a residential or commercial property, including damage to buildings or contents, loss of rent and public liability. Growth in the category was maintained during the recession and economic weakness during 2008–2011, as a sluggish housing market triggered an increase in properties occupied on a rental basis. This signaled the reversal of a post-war trend towards property ownership, with close to 35% of properties rented through private or social housing landlords in 2012. This marked a five percentage-point increase from 2000 alone. In addition to the subdued economic backdrop fueling a shift towards rented accommodation, it is also likely to have increased demand for landlord insurance due to greater risk aversion, a larger number of homeowners choosing to rent out property rather than sell at reduced prices, unemployment stoking a rise in the number of tenants in rent arrears, pessimistic businesses reducing their commitment to long commercial leases, and a rise in adverse weather-related incidents. Opportunities exist to develop the category during the forecast period. Insurer-led market surveys have found that customers are under-informed about the...