The Campfire

Everything you need to know about driving in the UK, and getting insured

The hidden costs of moving to the UK
Don’t get caught out! These are the seven hidden costs of moving to the UK you need to know about before you arrive. Here’s what you need to budget for.
The UK’s most driver-friendly places
Discover the top 3 easiest and most difficult places to drive in the UK for newcomers.
What UK newcomers need to know about the cost of living crisis
Jacqueline Dewey, CEO of Smart Money People, explains what the cost of living crisis means for people who’ve moved to the UK...
Road Tripping with Marshmallow: The Brecon Beacons
A Welsh road trip itinerary starting at Hay-on-Wye and ending with a drive through the Black Mountain Pass. Time to pack your suitcases!
Why I Joined Marshmallow's Engineering Team With Roma Matios
Software engineer Roma Matios reflects on joining Marshmallow's Growth team.
Data Team Structure: Becoming World-Class Leaders in Analytics
Find out how we're restructuring our data team to help us become world-class leaders in data analytics.
What Is A No Claims Discount and How Does It Work?
Confused about your No Claims Discount? Discover how to get rewarded for your claim-free driving experience with Marshmallow.
Nissan insurance groups explained
Find out which insurance group your Nissan belongs to and how it affects your premium. Qashqai, Juke, Micra & more - made simple for new UK drivers.
A guide to driving in Manchester
Moving to Manchester? Here’s how to drive in the Capital of the North. From navigation tips to where to park. Just watch out for trams.
A guide to driving in London
Driving in London can look pretty scary when you’re new to it. Here’s what you need to know about bus lanes, red routes and finding somewhere to park.
Make a Crash Stress-Free with Bump!
Get all the information you need following an accident easily and hassle-free.
Moving to the UK? Here’s how to make it feel like home
You did it – you made the move to the UK. Now you’re here, let’s get you settled in and feeling right at home in your new country.
Absolutely Ashika Reveals The Challenges Of Moving To The UK
Moving to the UK as an Expat: Discover the challenges of visas, renting, driving licenses, and more with expat-life expert Ashika.
Save Money on Car Insurance in the UK
Save money on car insurance in the UK with affordable & reliable options. We specialise in helping people who've moved to the UK find cheap car insurance.
Mercedes insurance groups explained
Find out which insurance group your Mercedes belongs to, how groups affect your price, and how to lower costs — even if you’re new to the UK.
Meet the first Marshmallowers in our Budapest office
Join the Budapest office at Marshmallow.com and meet Anna and Gabor, our first ever Marshmallower in Budapest! Read about their journey with the team.
Pinelopi: Senior Engineer & Women's Day Role Model
Pinelopi: Senior Engineer & Women's Day Role Model. Celebrate the women transforming insurance with a profile of our talented senior engineer!
Marshmallow's Makeover: New Mission & Fresh Look
Notice something different around here? We hope so! Let us introduce our new mission, and a brand new look to match.
Marshmallow raises $90 million: funding for more products, in more places
The news is out! We’re proud to announce that we've just closed a new Series C funding round - raising $90 million from Portage, BlackRock and Columbia Lake Partners.
How we replaced one of our key fraud prevention services at Marshmallow
Gabor is a Tech Lead at Marshmallow. Here he recaps one of the issues his team faced as the businesses scaled, and the steps they took to find a solution.
Our Cost-Saving Car Insurance: Marshmallow Essential
Get the best deal on car insurance with Marshmallow Essential. Our cost-saving plan is launching now. A Chat with our Group Product Manager, Faris.
How to spring clean your car
Are you a driver drowning in clutter? Have you given in to the grime? Not to worry, just follow our step-by-step guide to reset your car in time for the warm weather.
What to do after a car accident
5 steps to follow after an accident so you know how to stay safe, what to say to the other driver, and when to call us.
No Claims Discount proof
A step-by-step guide to proving your claims-free driving history. We don’t mind what country it’s from – find the documents we accept and upload it on the app.
Your UK driving test: A guide for newcomers
Lots of people who move to the UK don’t have to worry about taking a UK driving test. They can simply drive using their original licence, or easily swap it for a UK version. Others aren’t so lucky.
How to make a car insurance claim
Need to make a claim but not sure where to start? Here are our 5 essentials steps to making the claiming journey as smooth as possible.
Honda car insurance groups explained
Insuring a Honda in the UK? Discover which Honda models are cheapest to insure - from the Jazz to the Civic and CR-V - and how their insurance groups compare.