🛡 Insurance · FCA data

What cover really costs

Average premiums, how often people claim, and what gets paid out — from FCA product sales data, so you can spot a bad quote instantly.

Average annual premium

Premiums vs claims

A high claim frequency with a decent payout (pet insurance) means very different value from low-frequency cover.

ProductAvg premiumMedianClaim frequencyAvg payout
Car (17-24)£1,850£1,45018.3%£4,100
Car (25-34)£658£52512.5%£3,200
Pet£485£42022.8%£2,100
Home£385£3204.2%£8,500

UK-wide averages, 2024-Q2. Your quote depends on postcode, history and cover level — that's why comparing matters.

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