Ageas UK has joined First2Protect panel of household insurers and will offer three products – essentials, home (extra) and tenants cover – to support first-time buyers and rental tenants. First2Protect was founded in the early 1990s and has approximately 50,000 customers.

Mark Batten, director of First2Protect, said: “This gives our brokers even more options to find the protection that fits their clients perfectly. Over the coming months, we’ll be working closely with the Ageas team to make delivering reliable, straightforward cover easier than ever.”

Claire Green, director of distribution at Ageas, added: “Buying or renting a home is a big moment and for many people it can feel overwhelming. That’s where good advice, a simple journey and the right cover make a real difference. First2Protect does a great job at supporting customers at exactly that point – bringing expert broker advice into the mortgage or rental conversation.”