The UK's insurance industry is the largest in Europe. It controls more than 15% of investment in the stock market.
The Financial Services Authority regulates insurance companies within the country.
Major insurance companies in the United Kingdom on the basis of their gross written premiums in the country:
UK Life Insurance Companies
Some of the leading life insurance companies in UK are:- Prudential Insurance
- Standard Life Insurance
- Aviva Plc Insurance
- HBOS Insurance
- Lloyds TSB Group Insurance
- AXA Insurance
- Aegon Insurance
UK Non-Life Insurance Companies
Leading Non-life insurance companies in the United Kingdom:- Aviva Insurance
- Zurich Financial Services
- Royal & SunAlliance Insurance
- Allianz Cornhill Insurance
- BUPA Insurance
- NFU Mutual Insurance
