The Campfire

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

Meet our Credit Hire Claims team
We chatted with some of the team to find out what it’s like to work in the Credit Hire Team within Claims, and to hear what they have to say about our workplace culture.
Vauxhall car insurance groups explained
Insuring a Vauxhall? Find out which Vauxhall models sit in the lowest UK car insurance groups - including Corsa, Astra, Mokka and more
Top 10 tips from our new to the UK experts
Ashika, Nanelle and Tochi share what they've learned about moving to the UK to help other newcomers get settled.
Moving Fast: A Chat with Our CTO, David
Discover the insights of our CTO David on tech stack, tech debt, and tech culture. Learn how we move fast and embrace mistakes. Join the conversation.
Get to know our Customer Retention Team
We chatted to our evergrowing Customer Retention Team about the work they do, their plans for scaling up and what the future holds.
Our top 3 UK road trips
Searching for your next holiday? Put away the passports. Here are 3 Uk road trips that could beat any trip abroad.
A UK newcomer's guide to driving in Birmingham
Like any large well-connected city, Birmingham can be a bit daunting to drive around when you first arrive. But not for long. Here are some things to watch out for when getting on the road.
Tochi Esther on the lessons she learned after moving to the UK
YouTuber and OISC-approved UK Immigration Advisor Trainee, Tochi Esther talks about her experience of moving to the UK.
Nanelle Griselda: Moving To The UK & Becoming a Nurse
Nanelle Griselda, a YouTuber and UK registered nurse from Ghana, answers six questions about life in the UK.
Building Our Android App in 3 Months
Android Engineer, Daniele, reveals how we built our android app in just 3 months, all from scratch!
What is a rental guarantor?
Housing Hand are the UK's No.1 rental guarantor company. We spoke to them to find out everything you need to know.
7 budgeting hacks for UK newcomers
Moving to a new country is exciting... but it’s also expensive. To help make it easier we’ve partnered with he money management app, Emma, to bring you 7 budgeting for UK newcomers.
Women in Tech: An Honest Conversation with Marshmallow's Engineers
Join Marshmallow's engineers for an honest conversation about the realities of being women in tech. Valuable insights and inspiration from these trailblazers.
10 Questions with Maddy, Third Party Claims Operations Lead
Meet Maddy, our Third Party Claims Operations Lead. She's here to answer 10 quick-fire questions about working at Marshmallow...
What car insurance do I need?
This blog covers a lot... From Third-party Only and Fully Comprehensive policies, to why it matters what you use your car for.
You don't need a STEM degree to be an engineer
Backend Engineer Heather Whyte chats to her fellow Marshmallow engineers about switching careers to pursue engineering - all without a STEM degree.
What on earth is Marshmallow Plus?
Marshmallow Plus is our feature-packed car insurance plan, providing the highest level of cover to customers. Read on to find out more...
What is car insurance excess?
Want to know what an excess actually is and how it affects the price of your car insurance? Read this blog...
Top 5 features of the Marshmallow app
How our (almost) 5-star app makes managing your car insurance quicker and easier than ever.
Used car checklist: 5 things to look for
Thinking of buying a second-hand car? We asked ClickMechanic, the UK's leading car maintenance platform, for the top things you should check your car for.
Top 5 mistakes people make after an accident
We share 5 things not to do after an accident, because sometimes that's easier to remember!
Toyota car insurance groups explained
Thinking of buying or insuring a Toyota? Find out which Toyota models fall into the cheapest UK car insurance groups - including the Yaris, Prius and Aygo.
The women who transformed driving
We travel back in time to celebrate the women who pioneered driving and road safety. Think key inventions (indicators, windscreen wipers, GPS) and ingenious design features.
Understanding mobile phone laws in the UK
Most countries in the world now have laws on using a mobile phone while driving. In many, it’s illegal, with strict penalties attached. So what’s the score in the UK? Our guide has all the rules and regulations you need to know.
Major UK immigration reforms: what's changing and who's affected
The UK government has laid out some big changes to the immigration system. Find out what that could mean for you.
Driving in winter: tips for UK drivers
Brrrr. Winter has arrived! Here's a handy guide to help you avoid icy situations on the road.
Absolutely Ashika On Getting a Job In The UK
Ashika of Absolutely Ashika is back. This time she's chatting job applications, driving to work and UK workplace culture.