Thatched Roofing: Insurance
Commons · Question 719 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 21 May 2026
Question
Asked by Edward Morello
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department is taking steps to support owners of thatched homes facing increased insurance premiums in West Dorset constituency.
Answer
Answered by Rachel Blake, 21 May 2026
The government has not made a specific assessment regarding the availability of home insurance for thatched buildings. Insurers make commercial decisions about pricing and the terms of cover they offer based on their assessment of the relevant risks. The ...