Budget Insurance Complaints

Budget Insurance is among the worst-performing insurers for complaints.

5/5 — Terrible

What customers experience

Budget Insurance received 23,207 complaints in the 2025-07-01 to 2025-12-31 reporting period -- that is roughly 7.4 complaints per 1,000 policies, which is above the sector average of 7.4. If you have had a bad experience with Budget Insurance, you are not alone.

Total Complaints

23,207

In 2025-07-01 to 2025-12-31

Rate (per 1,000 policies)

7.4

Sector Average

7.4

per 1,000 policies

Complaints by Product

Product Complaints Share
Insurance & pure protection 22,884 98.6%

How does Budget Insurance compare?

Budget Insurance
7.39
8.17

Complaint rate per 1,000 policies

Bottom Line

Budget Insurance is among the most complained-about insurers in the UK. If you have been frustrated with their service, the data confirms your experience is widely shared. We would encourage you to make a formal complaint and escalate to the ombudsman if needed. If you are considering switching to Budget Insurance, this record is worth factoring into your decision.

About This Data

Data sourced from official UK regulators for the period 2025-07-01 to 2025-12-31. Complaint rates are calculated per 1,000 policies. Ombudsman uphold rate from the Financial Ombudsman Service. Full methodology