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Car dealers and manufacturers emerge as alternative channels for UK motor cover

8.2% of respondents purchased car insurance from a car manufacturer.

Withdrawal of telehealth services by insurers will lead to increased churn

Virgin Money withdraws remote GP services from its package travel insurance policy, leaving policyholders to reassess their options.

Cyber insurance remains underpenetrated among UK SMEs

Over 35% of medium-sized UK firms lack cyber insurance.

Zurich targets Beazley to lead global speciality market

Zurich is looking to strike a deal to acquire Beazley and cement its place as one of the leading commercial insurers globally.

Trump healthcare plan targets affordability to boost private insurance uptake

Proposed subsidy reforms and cost controls aim to lower premiums and expand private health cover among lower-income groups.

Underinsurance persists among UK delivery workers

Over 40% of delivery service workers are uninsured, GlobalData surveying has found.

UK insurers must tackle privacy concerns to unlock growth in telematics

Uptake of telematics in the UK remains low as over a quarter of consumers cite data privacy concerns; limiting UBI growth potential.

Protection against AI risks is a leading reason for SMEs to purchase cyber insurance

SMEs are more likely to buy cyber insurance because of professional advice or perceived risks such as AI, rather than because the company was a victim of a cyberattack.

SMEs value customisable cover when choosing an insurer

Over 30% of SMEs rank “the ability to tailor a policy around specific needs” in the top five most important factors when choosing an insurance provider, GlobalData surveying has found.

AI, cyber, and climate change will be the key insurance themes in 2026

GlobalData has selected the three key themes for 2026 in its annual Predictions Webinar.