CELEBRATING NINE 5-STAR DEFAQTO RATINGS AS WE HEAD INTO 2026

2025 was an outstanding year for The Insurance Emporium, and it looks like 2026 is going to be just as good as we’ve been awarded no less than nine 5-star Defaqto ratings across our Pet, Equine, Caravan, and Cycle Insurance products. This is a fantastic achievement, especially as we have held many of these awards […]
FURREVER YOUNG – LOOKING AFTER YOUR OLDER CAT

If you’re a cat owner then you know that all cats are different, and they each have their own peculiar ways, but what if you’ve got an old cat? What should we expect as our cats get older and have different needs? Nobody likes to think of one day losing their pet – it only […]
Money, Money, Matrimoney: How Much Does It Really Cost to Be a Wedding Guest in 2026?

Once upon a time, attending a wedding meant buying a card, a gift, and maybe a hotel room. Fast forward to 2026, and it’s more likely to involve travel, outfits, accommodation, and multiple events, all of which are adding up to a hefty bill for guests. New research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of The […]
WHAT’S THE NAME OF THE GAME – 49 OF THE BEST MR AND MRS QUESTIONS

No hen/stag/sten do is complete without the classic Mr and Mrs questions; this quiz is a great icebreaker as it’s the bride or groom who’s put on the spot, not the guests, many of whom might not know each other. Everyone can bond over the – often hilarious – answers and it’s a fun way […]
Your Story – Colin & Saffy, Dog Insurance

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Colin, to hear more about his dog, Saffy, and what led to him having to make a claim. Background: My wife and I have had dogs nearly all the time since we’ve been married. We‘ve had two Chihuahuas over the years as well as a miniature […]
WHAT TO WEAR TO AN ASIAN WEDDING AS A GUEST

So, you’ve had an invite to an Asian wedding! All weddings are great; it’s a happy occasion and everyone’s there for the same reason – to celebrate the happy couple, but they can also be a bit of a minefield. There are often unwritten rules, particularly when it comes to choosing an outfit; for example, […]
Your Story – Lauren & Polly, Horse Insurance

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Lauren, to hear more about her horse, Polly, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: I’ve had my own horses from being in my 20s, but I’ve been around them since being a toddler. I got Polly after seeing a post about […]
DIAMONDS AND PEARLS – OUR GUIDE TO WEDDING ANNIVERSARY GIFTS, YEAR BY YEAR

Thinking of the perfect gift for someone is always tricky, but with wedding anniversary gifts we get a little bit of help as traditionally every year has its own theme. For example, silver for 25 years, paper for one. The tradition of giving a gift to commemorate an anniversary goes back to the Ancient Romans, […]
Your Story – Kate & Ranni, Dog Insurance

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Kate, to hear more about her dog, Ranni, and what led to her having to make a claim. Background: Previously, we had Jax, a Staffy cross Lurcher, that’s what we ended up thinking he was in the end, as we were told he was a Staffy, […]
Your Story – Graham & Ollie, Dog Insurance

This time around, we’ve caught up with our customer Graham, to hear more about his dog, Ollie, and what led to him having to make a claim. Background: I’ve had cats all my life, 22 years before being married and 56 years married. Nine years ago, I was ‘conned’ into getting ‘a’ dog. At the […]