Business · 14 February 2025 · 10 min read · By Naveed Amiri
Retail workers face 1,300+ violent incidents daily. With £1.8bn lost to theft, retailers need a comprehensive strategy combining security, training and insurance.
UK retail crime is surging — 1,300+ violent incidents daily and £1.8bn theft losses. Learn how to protect staff, implement security measures and review insurance cover.
Why this matters for UK businesses and policyholders
This business insight is part of Premier Insurance's ongoing risk briefing series for UK SMEs, landlords, restaurants, contractors and private clients. As an FCA-regulated independent broker established in 1983, full BIBA member and WTW network partner, we monitor regulatory change, claims trends and underwriter appetite across the Lloyd's and London markets so our clients are never caught off-guard.
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