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AI, ESG, and cyber will be the key insurance themes in 2025

While we expect AI, ESG, and cyber to be the leading themes in the insurance industry in 2025, there will be plenty of other influential ones.

UK home insurers could do more to help customers mitigate weather-related risks

According to GlobalData, 14.9% of UK home insurance policyholders receive reminders from their providers to arrange regular home inspections.

A lower IPT rate can help boost the adoption of EVs among UK consumers

According to a GlobalData survey, 27.4% of UK consumers report that high insurance premiums deter them from transitioning to a EV.

US consumers prefer to pay insurance with traditional methods, but options can be improved

According to GlobalData, 57.5% of US consumers prefer paying their insurance with traditional methods such as debit or credit cards.

Storm Bert could increase pressure on insurance consumers in coastal areas

A lack of accurate weather forecasting and prevention measures has in part been blamed for the level of damage caused by Storm Bert.

The insurance industry has a key role to play in mitigating cyber risks

A GlobalData poll in Q2 2024 found that 36.6% of respondents identify cyber risk as the greatest challenge facing the insurance industry over the next three years.

One in five US citizens are denied home insurance amid worsening climate change risks

There is a need for innovative solutions to tackle these challenges, particularly as the frequency of these events is only bound to worsen as climate change accelerates.

Flood prevention measures will reduce home insurance denials

The concerning figures regarding home insurance denials due to property location are likely to worsen as the impacts of climate change intensify.

Trump presidency could threaten low-income health insurance policyholders

GlobalData’s Local LoB Database shows that the US Medicare health insurance market was worth $761bn in 2023, up 9.4% from $696bn in 2022.

US insurers should still focus on ESG despite potential regulatory rollbacks under Trump

According to a GlobalData consumer survey, 38.4% of US consumers consider it very important for their insurer to engage in environmentally friendly practices.