VATINS8105 | VAT and Insurance Premium Tax (IPT): What is IPT?: General
From HM Revenue & Customs · VAT Insurance
IPT is a tax on premiums received under taxable insurance contracts.
There are 2 rates:
standard rate of 12%
higher rate of 20%
All types of insurance risk located in the UK are taxable unless they’re specifically exempted under Schedule 7A of Finance Act 1994.