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Esther Shaw

Esther Shaw is an award-winning consumer, financial and property journalist with more than two decades of experience.

As a freelance writer, she regularly contributes to a range of national titles including The Telegraph, The Times and The Sun.

Esther’s aim is to make money matters easier to understand. She believes that knowledge is power when it comes to managing your finances and is passionate about helping people from all walks of life save time, make informed decisions and feel more confident about their money.

When not busy writing (or juggling two young children), she’s an avid netball player, yoga lover, gym bunny and cold-water swimmer. She also loves horse riding on Exmoor.

Esther's Experience

Esther has been a freelance writer for MoneySuperMarket [on and off] since 2020. Prior to joining us, she built an extensive career as a financial journalist, serving as the Money Editor of the Sunday Express and as Deputy Money Editor of the Independent and Independent on Sunday.

Over the years, she’s written for the money pages of just about every UK national newspaper, as well as a wide variety of websites, and a host of magazines.

Since 2020, Esther has been writing and editing articles for MoneySuperMarket, helping customers get better-informed on a wide range of topics including current accounts, savings accounts, credit cards, loans , mortgages and more.

Esther's recent coverage

The Telegraph | Six practical steps for landlords to combat rising mortgage rates
The Telegraph | How to buy a ‘second-stepper’ property
The Telegraph | How to reduce your spending by more than £5,000 a year
The Telegraph | Isa transfer rules explained 2026

Expertise

Personal Finance
Banking
Energy Expert

Awards

Journalist of the Year (British Insurance Brokers Associations Awards)
Protection Writer of the year (Headline Money Awards)
Pension Article of the Year (Unbiased Awards)

News & Guides

What is life insurance?
How do I write a will?
What topics will I discuss with a life insurance advisor?
Can doing DIY impact my home insurance?
How to get into the savings habit Successful saving is a matter of consistency - putting away pennies as part of your routine. We'll show you how to make saving an easy habit.
Ten financial resolutions for the new year Concerned about how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting your household budget? Take steps now to get on top of your finances in 2023
Make sure you have the right pet insurance in place Get the peace of mind of having cover for vet fees.
How to keep you and your family safe from scams Think you’d spot a scam a mile off? We look at just how easy it is to get caught out.
Everything you need to know about the 'Help to Buy' scheme Help to Buy (England) was a government scheme designed to give first-timer buyers a helping hand. Here’s all the information you need
Budgeting tips for students Worried about making your student loan last the distance? We show you how.
Think carefully before shopping in the January sales Hoping to pick up a bargain? Here's how not to burn a hole in your wallet
Driving home for Christmas Hitting the roads this winter? Here's how to do so safely
Twelve ways to save on your seasonal shopping Worried about surviving the festive spend? Here's how to go about it without breaking the bank
Ten tips for a regret-free Black Friday Hoping to bag some bargains? Here's some tips to help you stay within your budget
Seven reasons your credit card application might not get accepted Been turned down for a credit card? We look at why you may be getting rejected
Take steps to improve your garden security Worried about falling victim to opportunistic thieves? Here’s how to safeguard your outside space
How to avoid a DIY disaster this bank holiday Fancy yourself as a bit of a dab hand at DIY? Then check your home insurance before opening your tool box
Why you need to think about life insurance when you move home About to buy a new house or flat? Now’s the time to check you have the right life insurance to cover your mortgage
Cut the cost of going back to school Worried that back-to-school costs could make a big dent in the bank balance? Here’s our guide to help you keep bills to a minimum

51% of consumers could save up to £482.50 Consumer Intelligence , May 2026 Exc NI, CI, IOM

YouGov Survey 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. Net Recommend score derived from “Which of the following online service websites would you recommend to a friend or colleague, or tell them to avoid?” Base: Current Customers of (MoneySuperMarket n=18,382, Compare the Market n=16,802, Go.Compare n=10,162, Confused.com n=8,229, Uswitch n=528).

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Based on the median annual price of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in April 2026, with one driver who has held their licence for at least one year.

Based on the median annual price by the number of days to policy start date for car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket between February 2026 and April 2026.

Based on the median annual price where the days to policy start date is 28 days for car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket between February 2026 and April 2026.

Based on the median annual price where the days to policy start date is 20 days for car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket between February 2026 and April 2026.

Based on the median annual price where the days to policy start date is 0 days for car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket between February 2026 and April 2026.

Based on MoneySuperMarket quoted policies for annual car insurance, between August 7th 2024 and November 5th 2024

Based on the average annual price of comprehensive policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in April 2026.

Based on the median annual price of comprehensive policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in April 2026.

Based on the median annual price of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket between February 2026 and April 2026.

Source: Association of British Insurers (ABI), 2025, Fraudulent insurance claims continue to top £1 billion, https://www.abi.org.uk/news/news-articles/2025/11/fraudulent-insurance-claims-continue-to-top-1-billion/

Based on MoneySuperMarket quoted policies for annual car insurance, between July 25th 2024 and October 23rd 2024

Based on the car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket between February 2026 and April 2026.

T&Cs apply to SuperSaveClub and Price Promise.

SuperSaveClub restrictions and T&Cs apply. Click here for details.

Based on 1 visit per month – average ticket value £15.30 (Oct 24)

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Based on the median annual price of comprehensive policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in April 2026.

Based on the median annual price of comprehensive car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in April 2026.

T&Cs and restrictions apply, see here for more information

T&Cs apply, click here for more information

Based on the median annual price of third party only car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in April 2026, with one driver who has held their licence for at least one year.

Based on the median annual price of third party, fire & theft car insurance policies sold through MoneySuperMarket in April 2026, with one driver who has held their licence for at least one year.

Esther Shaw

Esther's Experience

Esther's recent coverage

Expertise

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