Goldman Sachs
June 17, 2026
United Kingdom Insurance Property and Casualty UK Motor
Sector ReportEquitiesFinancials
UK motor insurance prices rose 5.7% YoY in May, signaling that the market is hardening as insurers adjust rates to combat inflationary pressures. Despite risks to claims inflation, the current trend indicates margin expansion and positive momentum for the sector.
Key Takeaways
- 1.UK motor insurance prices increased 5.7% YoY and 0.8% MoM in May, continuing a trend of price recovery.
- 2.Claims inflation is currently up 3.1% YoY, suggesting that insurer margins are expanding on a written basis.
- 3.Management commentary from major insurers indicates a hardening market with pricing starting to increase to offset inflationary pressures.
Table of Contents
- UK motor tracker
- Key data points
- On claims
- Recent management commentary
- Disclosure Appendix
- GS Factor Profile
- M&A Rank
- Quantum
- Disclosures
- Regulatory disclosures
- Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
- Global product; distributing entities
- General disclosures
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Authors
Vash Gosalia, CFAAndrew Baker, CFAAnkitha GiridharAlice Palumbo
Securities
AllianzAviva
Themes
Inflationary pressureMarket hardening
Regions
EuropeUnited Kingdom
