Co-op Insurance has added Ageas to its household panel building on the existing relationship between the two firms in the private motor market. Ageas said the move underscored its commitment to the UK broker market. The member-owned Co-operative Group has more than six million active members.

Gary Keelan, partnership development manager at Co-op Insurance, said: “We’re pleased that Ageas have joined our home insurance panel. Having already partnered with them on our motor panel, we know that their underwriting expertise and understanding of the evolving needs of policyholders will leave us even better-placed to deliver quality home insurance for our member-owners and customers.”

Ben Travis, head of strategic accounts at Ageas UK, added: "We remain solidly committed to insurance brokers trading in personal lines and so we’re delighted to extend our partnership with Co-op into household insurance.”