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Small businesses are most at risk yet least insured against cyberattacks
A larger proportion of SMEs state having fallen victim of a cyberattack than having cover in place.
Over a third of UK motor and home insurance customers pay monthly
GlobalData surveying found that 36.4% of motor insurance consumers and 38.5% of household insurance consumers pay for their policies on a monthly basis.
Aviva expands ChatGPT distribution channel
GlobalData surveying found that UK consumer comfort with chatbot insurance quotes rose to 41.9% in 2025.
AI capabilities ramp up the threat of insurance fraud
AI allows fraudsters to create documents, images, and voices almost instantaneously and poses a significant threat to the insurance industry.
Admiral targets commercial fleet growth with £80m acquisition of Flock
Over half of UK SMEs lack a UBI motor policy as Admiral expands its telematics fleet capabilities through Flock.
TikTok’s commercial insurance debut signals embedded distribution boom
TikTok officially transitions to powerful distribution channel for commercial insurance for e-commerce businesses through its ERGO NEXT Insurance partnership.
VisitorsCoverage launch highlights growing consumer openness to AI-led insurance journeys
A GlobalData survey finds 42% of UK consumers are comfortable receiving insurance quotes from chatbots.
Aviva’s Tesco deal signals rising importance of affinity channels in protection
GlobalData’s 2025 UK Insurance Consumer Survey highlights a highly concentrated UK critical illness market, led by Aviva.
AI liability cover is a risk and an opportunity for insurers
AI liability cover is a new product opportunity for insurers, but customers want to be covered for a wide range of risks.
Howden sets the tone for aggressive US cyber expansion
Howden strengthens newly formed US cyber practice after acquiring the intellectual property assets of predictive company Cybeta.