The Connected Decade

Global trends in Connected Technology and Assurant’s role in an evolving ecosystem

Welcome to the Connected Decade!

Assurant closely monitors global trends in connected technology to identify strategic opportunities that drive growth for our partners in the connected lifestyle ecosystem. As these technologies reshape consumer behaviour, our insights become essential for mobile operators, retailers, manufacturers and service providers.

Our Connected Decade 2025 study covers nine key markets. The analysis reveals common patterns and significant differences in technology adoption, highlighting concrete opportunities to add value through support, protection, service, and sustainability solutions.

Key findings from the 2025 Germany Connected Decade Research

The research aims to address the fundamental topics: Support, Protection, Service, AI and Sustainability.

Specific questions were added to explore complementary topics such as electric mobility, retail, and refurbished smartphones.

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Home automation is a current reality in Germany with households adopting smart technology to optimise daily tasks
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German consumers prioritize digital security and device protection with demand for extended warranties and device insurance increasing
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) gains importance in everyday life with the need optimised support and AI integrated protection growing

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As smart technology becomes more integrated into daily life, German consumers are looking for solutions that ensure long-term performance

The 2025 Connected Decade Report

Read the key findings from our research to discover consumer insights on:

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  • Connected Living
  • Connected Devices
  • Sustainability
  • Protective Services
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Evolving Behaviors for Connected Consumers Across the Globe

Kicked off in 2020, Assurant will be analyzing and sharing insights into connected consumer buying behaviors around the world over the next ten years. The Connected Decade research is designed to provide actionable insights that help us work together to enhance existing programs and create new programs that meet your consumers' needs during this evolution.

 

Our study spans nine countries, surveying participants who represent shifting consumer attitudes across Australia, Canada, Brazil, Japan, the United Kingdom Germany, Mexico, South Korea and India. Consumer sentiments outlined in the study reveal substantial opportunities for connected living companies.

Latest Connected Decade Insights from Assurant

Lower latency, increased data capacity, automation and truly intelligent technology will create virtually endless possibilities for connected consumers in the next decade. ‘Smart cities’ are now within reach. Real interoperability between smart homes, cars and mobile devices will be solidified. And enterprise applications for industry-specific advancements are expected to be enormous.

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People Around the World Agree: Tech is Improving Life

Among its many impacts, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of connected products around the world. Smart technology quickly became the primary method many of us used to connect to family and friends, and to work or learn from home – and it performed well.

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Connected Tech Use is at an All-Time High

While the numbers for connected product use are up 50% in the U.S., frustration rose in a similar arc. More than 46% of U.S. consumers say they’ve had challenges with their smart tech — a 35% increase from 2019.

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Growth of Interest for Refurbished Devices

In continental Europe, purchasing refurbished devices is still not as popular as premium new devices, but in the UK, they surpass buying a new device

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The importance of mobile trade-in, for your business, the environment and your customers.

Technology has helped make mobile phones become an essential part of human life. However, the average mobile device consumer will not use the same device indefinitely

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