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Consumers will be feeling the pinch in 2022 due to a combination of higher taxes, energy, and fuel costs. The impact will cause people to become more price conscious as they look to save money where possible to help them remain financially stable.

Investment in insurtech has hit record levels as funding reached $15 million in the third quarter of last year, which is more than the total investment in 2019 and 2020 combined.

The new year normally brings a rise in unwanted pets that were given as Christmas gifts, as many new pet owners face the reality of how much time, work and money is required to properly care for an animal.  According to dog rescue and adoption charity Hope Rescue, January is always its busiest month as more people get into financial difficulty and struggle to pay vets bills.  The south Wales-based charity is now experiencing a £20,000 monthly veterinary bill, in part brought about because of an explosion in unscrupulous breeders, alongside the traditional unwanted pets given as Christmas gifts that it cares for.

Aquarium has been shortlisted in two categories for the National Insurance Awards 2022 – Claims Initiative of the Year and the InsurTech Award.  The awards, which will be held on 9 March 2022 at London Marriot Hotel, highlight the best in general insurance provision and management.