Amy Rootham

Amy Rootham

Insurance expert

Amy helps make sure you get the best value when choosing insurance. Thanks to more than four years’ experience at Compare the Market, she understands what people look for, working closely with insurance providers to offer you deals and services that are fair, easy to understand and right for your needs.

Amy’s areas of expertise include motor insurance, such as car insurance, including temporary car insurance, and breakdown cover, as well as pet insurance, home insurance and business insurance. Her experience building relationships with insurance providers and working with our commercial partners across a variety of products has provided her with extensive knowledge of the insurance industry.

Amy’s background

“I’ve spent my career helping people get great value, first in retail and sales leadership, and now in my role at Compare the Market, where I focus on building strong partnerships with insurance providers to bring people choice and savings they can trust.

“Away from work, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, and sharing good food with family and friends.”

Amy’s goal

“My goal is to build strong partnerships that give people real choice, genuine savings and confidence that they’re getting value on their insurance.”

Amy’s qualifications

University of Derby

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Amy’s experience

Senior Manager – Commercial Partnerships at Compare the Market

As a Senior Manager within Commercial Partnerships, Amy leads on building relationships with insurers, negotiates competitive deals and develops new propositions across a variety of insurance products. She ensures customers benefit from greater choice, value and trusted insurance solutions, always keeping a customer-first approach at the heart of her work.

Amy Rootham in the press...

Insurance Business Mag: Insurers flee thatched home market as claims costs spiral

(March 2026)

Amy Rootham, home insurance expert at Compare the Market, said average premiums across most of the country have eased from their 2024 peak, helped by cooling inflation, falling labour costs and increased competition among insurers.

Thatched properties, however, are unlikely to benefit. Rootham said the fire risk associated with thatch, combined with the higher rebuild values driven by the need for specialist materials and tradespeople, would keep pricing elevated even as mainstream cover becomes cheaper.

She advised homeowners to install fire safety measures, keep roofs and chimneys well maintained, and fit smoke detectors.

GB News: Car insurance prices plummet to two-year low - but drivers could miss out on 'substantial savings'

(October 2025)

"Amy Rootham, insurance expert at Compare the Market, called on motorists to act soon to ensure they make savings.She commented, saying: "Many motorists will be delighted that the cost of car insurance is continuing to fall."Drivers should look to take advantage of this by shopping around for a cheaper deal when their policy ends.

"Choosing to auto-renew a policy may lead to motorists missing out on substantial savings."

The Intermediary: 52% of pet owners lack full insurance for home damage, survey reveals

(July 2025)

“Pets are treasured members of families nationwide, but they can unintentionally cause significant damage to our homes.

“Our research highlights a clear disconnect between the financial impact of pet-related accidents and the level of cover many owners have in place.

“Repair costs can quickly add up, so it’s a good idea for pet owners to review their home insurance policies carefully and consider upgrading their cover to include protection against pet damage.”

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