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Conclusion 2

2nd report - Home and travel insurance regulation: more for the FCA to do Published 23 Oct 2026 Paragraph 34

Financial Services Regulation Committee Regulation of the consumer insurance market All items in this report Report on parliament.uk ↗ Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗

Conclusion (the committee's words)
PCWs have driven intense price-led competition in the UK market. This has come with many benefits, including helping consumers find affordable insurance products. However, it has led to a focus on price rather than overall product value.

From: Financial Services Regulation Committee, 2nd report - Home and travel insurance regulation: more for the FCA to do, paragraph 34, 23 October 2026

Government response

Government response awaited: deadline 23 December 2026.