They usually have some sort of scheme that you pay into that offers protection against people defaulting on payments so that takes away most of the risk, have a proper read into their website (or Rate Setter).
P2P lending isn't covered by the FSCS, so while you may be able to insure against the individuals your money is lent to not repaying, if the actaul P2P company goes bust your screwed.
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