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.
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- george.mcdade@insurancetimes.co.uk
AnalysisWhat tempts motor customers to switch in a world without the ‘loyalty penalty’?
GIPP regulations are driving down the number of people switching provider when their motor insurance comes up for renewal, so what factors other than price can insurers use to differentiate their service?
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‘Transparency leads to trust and the more we have of that, the more the industry will grow,’ says managing director
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‘High uphold rates can be far more damaging to trust than sheer volume alone and, as this FOS data shows, some insurers still have work to do,’ says co-founder
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Europe’s “lower penetration rates and increased regulatory requirements” drove the majority of growth as worldwide premium increases slowed
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‘This confusion isn’t academic, it has real consequences for millions of Britons purchasing travel and health insurance,’ says chief executive
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‘Her extensive experience driving service, proposition development and broker experience will be critical to the successful launch of new eTrade products,’ says managing director
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‘Despite a more challenging pricing environment and heightened uncertainty, the market continues to innovate and expand the global reach of the Lloyd’s platform,’ says chief executive
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‘His experience in client and broker distribution will be instrumental in evolving and harmonising our approach,’ says president
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‘This transaction is a fantastic result for our investors and we are confident the business will continue to thrive through its new partnership,’ says partner
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‘He is highly regarded as a multiclass and jurisdiction reinsurance expert, making him a great addition to the Bridgehaven team,’ says chief underwriting officer
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‘They will be integral to driving growth and cementing our standing in the market,’ says managing director
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‘Our vision is to create a hyper focused MGA, remaining true to our non-standard, specialty roots,’ says chief executive
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