UK insurers must tackle privacy concerns to unlock growth in telematics

Over a quarter of UK consumers suggested that a telematics/usage-based insurance (UBI) policy gives them privacy concerns, a GlobalData survey has found. Meanwhile, the telematics provider IMS has warned that insurers risk stalling the adoption of UBI policies in 2026, unless they address consumer concerns around data privacy and transparency. GlobalData’s 2025 UK Insurance Consumer Survey found that 27.6% of UK consumers cited data privacy as a key concern associated with UBI policies. The findings sugg ...