The Campfire

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

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.
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 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.
What is a rental guarantor? A complete guide
Need a rental guarantor in the UK? Learn what being a guarantor means, who can be one, how to stop being a guarantor, and alternatives for UK newcomers.
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.
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.
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.
How to get cheap car insurance in the UK: 11 ways to save money
Looking for cheap car insurance in the UK? Discover 11 proven ways to make your car insurance cheaper, from choosing the right car to building your no claims discount.
UK car insurance with an EU Licence: a simple guide for EU drivers
Moved from the EU to the UK? Learn how car insurance works, how to use or exchange your EU licence, and how Marshmallow helps you save up to 45% on cover.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Is It Bad to Check Your Credit Score? Myths Debunked
Is it bad to check your credit score? Uncover myths and facts about how credit scores work, and understand what affects your rating today.
Do I need an immigration share code to get a UK driving licence?
Find out how immigration share codes work and whether you need one to apply for a UK driving licence.
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.