London, January 19, 2026, 11:45 GMT — Regular session
- Shares of Admiral Group plc (LSE:ADM) ticked up roughly 0.4%, closing at 3,042p in London.
- Fresh tariff threats pushed the FTSE 100 down, leaving risk appetite shaky across Europe.
- Admiral’s full-year results, due on March 5, will be the next key date for investors.
Shares in Admiral Group plc (LSE:ADM) edged up 0.4% to 3,042 pence (£30.42) Monday, outpacing the broader UK market in early trading. The price feed didn’t flag any fresh regulatory news for the insurer during the session. 1
London shares slipped after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of new tariffs on Britain and seven other European countries if the U.S. couldn’t secure Greenland. The FTSE 100 dropped 0.6% at 1038 GMT, Reuters reported. 2
“Trump’s moves over the weekend have ramped up geopolitical risks and brought trade uncertainty back to the forefront,” said Kyle Rodda, senior financial market analyst at Capital.com. He warned that equities might come under pressure after a quiet start to the year. Rodda also noted that thinner trading volumes, with U.S. markets closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, could make the market’s reaction more pronounced. 3
Admiral fluctuated between 3,030p and 3,068p, holding close to its prior close of 3,030p, market data showed. Meanwhile, other UK financial stocks slipped, with Phoenix and Legal & General both retreating during the session. 4
Admiral is primarily recognized for its UK motor insurance business, alongside smaller portfolios in household, travel, and pet insurance. It also offers consumer lending through Admiral Money.
Without new company news, the stock’s been tracking UK risk appetite more than underwriting details. That explains why it can stay oddly steady during volatile sessions — then suddenly spike when macro headlines pile up.
The tariff threat adds fresh uncertainty to UK assets. Investors are grappling with whether this is just negotiating noise or signals a deeper blow to trade forecasts and business confidence.
The defensive tag can only shield stocks so much. If tariff threats turn into firm policies and markets brace for slower growth, even stable names may face selling pressure as investors look to free up cash or trim risk.
The coming sessions hinge on developments from Washington and the reactions from Britain and European capitals, particularly as discussions of retaliation either gain momentum or die down.
Admiral’s next key event is the full-year results on March 5. Investors will be keen for fresh insights on trading conditions and what to expect for shareholder returns. 5
