George McDade
George is a data reporter at Insurance Times, uncovering interesting industry trends and reporting on the technological advancements that will shape the future of the sector.
He graduated in 2017 from the University of Manchester with a degree in Geology. He spent the first part of his career working in consulting and tech, spending time at Citibank as a data analyst, before working as an analytics engineer with clients in the retail, technology, manufacturing and financial services sectors.
Most recently, George worked as a data engineer at Immediate Media, where he was introduced to the world of journalism and the adjacent teams that support it.
Outside of work, George enjoys travelling, 35mm photography, countryside walks and playing golf to a very poor standard.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 (0)20 7832 2321
- Email:
- george.mcdade@insurancetimes.co.uk
IT InterviewCharlotte Koep: How an API platform, an insurer and an EV lessor came together
‘The analogy I always use is that you want to buy an insured bicycle, you don’t want to buy a bicycle plus insurance. That’s the future we’re aiming towards,’ says chief executive
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‘What’s striking is how firmly actuarial work in MGAs has moved into the commercial engine room,’ says actuarial director
NewsAviva modularises suite of commercial insurance products
‘As businesses continue to evolve, brokers need confidence that they can choose the right covers quickly and easily,’ says head
NewsFintech purchases property MGA from Canopius Group
‘We are grateful to Canopius for sponsoring our team from the idea stage through to a successful sale of the business,’ says chief executive
NewsSantam Syndicate 1918 appoints 40-year veteran as head of property
‘It is an exciting time to be joining Santam Syndicate 1918,’ says new appointee
NewsPrivate equity investment values London broker at £275m
‘With strong foundations in place and clear momentum across the business, we remain focused on scaling the platform and delivering long-term value,’ says chief executive
NewsNew MGA announces slew of leadership appointments
‘These appointments represent a significant investment in our leadership team and core capabilities,’ says chief executive
NewsBiba renews member travel insurance scheme
‘Travel insurance can often be complex for customers to understand, but it is essential that they have suitable protection,’ says chief executive
NewsMillions spent on insurance AI with little to show for it
‘Insurance doesn’t have an AI problem, it has a strategy execution problem,’ says chief executive
NewsAdmiral Business launches taxi insurance product
‘Taxi drivers face unique pressures every day and by working with specialist brokers that know the market really well, we’re building an insurance experience that genuinely supports them,’ says chief commercial officer
NewsEmbedded insurance platform Qover secures £9m in growth funding
‘Our goal is to protect 100 million people by 2030, building the infrastructure that makes a global safety net real,’ says chief executive
News AnalysisStandout schemes deliver strong six-monthly earnings, but new business sees mixed momentum
Drawing on exclusive data from broker schemes software provider SchemeServe, the Insurance Times Schemes Index pinpoints where brokers are delivering strong earnings, which schemes are gaining momentum and which may face challenges in the year ahead
NewsPreviously flooded homeowners paying 121% more for cover
‘Even living near water can push premiums up ever so slightly,’ says expert
NewsAtec Group appoints new chief technical officer
‘She joins at a pivotal moment in the evolution of our business,’ says chief executive
NewsAverage van insurance premiums begin to rise
‘While affordability improved over the past year, particularly for higher-risk segments, these latest trends suggest that the window of declining prices may be closing,’ says expert
NewsPolicy Expert posts strong results ‘despite a challenging insurance market’
‘With a strong platform in place and a clear strategy for the years ahead, we remain focused on delivering sustainable growth,’ says chief executive
IT InterviewLouise Birritteri: Beyond embedded insurance – how one MGA is seeking to build ‘insurance enabled business models’
MGA chief executive explains how her firm is trying to solve pain points in the short-term rental market by developing an entirely new insurance enabled business model
NewsRate drops slow but motor premiums continue to fall
‘Average car insurance prices for new policies have been decreasing for some time and recently hit a three-year low,’ says chief executive
NewsMotorists reducing policy coverage as driving costs climb
‘While avoiding some insurance add-ons may save money, it does also expose many drivers to significant risk,’ says managing director
NewsDual promotes for new group chief commercial officer
‘This is a tremendous opportunity in a fantastic business, and I am proud to take up this opportunity to help drive our strategy and oversight of our new initiatives,’ says new appointee
