All articles by George McDade
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NewsFall in pet insurance premiums begins to accelerate
‘With average prices now 2.6% lower than a year ago, it’s clear that market conditions are shifting,’ says product manager
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NewsSMEs warned of ‘serious consequences’ if not prepared for cyber attacks
‘Their lack of cyber resilience can have serious consequences, not only for their own organisations, but also for their supply chains,’ says head of cyber
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NewsE-bike boom exposes regulatory and insurance gaps
E-bike use is rapidly rising, but outdated rules and poor data collection is making insurance harder to deliver
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News AnalysisScheme brokers see double digit year-on-year commission growth – but momentum slows
Commission growth may be up year-on-year for major scheme classes, but this momentum has slowed and even reversed for some lines
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NewsUK MGA celebrates 17th year of double-digit growth
‘We are in an excellent position to continue scaling,’ says chief financial officer
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NewsVan premiums drop by 4.7% over last year
’The deflationary trend started as we moved into 2025,’ says analyst
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NewsClaims handlers welcoming automation despite job security fears
‘Successful automation will empower claims handlers, not replace them,’ says deputy chief executive
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News AnalysisWhat 30 years of DVLA data reveals about the changing face of UK roads
Ever busier roads, electric and hybrid vehicles, self-driving technology and ageing vehicle fleets have all played a part in changing the composition of UK roads – and insurers must pay careful attention in order to remain in control of a dynamic market
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NewsUK skills shortage blocking AI adoption – Allianz Trade
‘Bridging this skills gap will support the drive for innovation, productivity and long-term growth in today’s competitive landscape,’ says chief executive
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NewsInsurers urged to back nuclear fusion as commercial viability nears
‘Within the insurance market, there’s only a few massive opportunities that come through in any one single career to this size and scale,’ says underwriter
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NewsFinance and insurance sector sees £10m boost in government investment
‘If you miss out on securing external funding, you could risk losing your competitive edge,’ says expert
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News AnalysisThe risks and rewards of hyper-personalised insurance models
High quality data enrichment and AI supported risk assessments are leading to the hyper-personalisation of insurance, bringing a suite of pros and cons for industry professionals to navigate
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NewsPolicy Expert's profit before tax grows by over 500% in latest results
‘The combination of strong performance and customer satisfaction puts us in a fantastic position to realise our goal of doubling the size of the business within the next three to five years,’ says chief executive
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AnalysisRevealed – the best and worst gender pay gaps at UK brokers
Insurance Times reveals the gender pay gaps at the biggest brokers listed within its annual Top 50 Brokers report
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NewsCost of M&S and Co-op cyber attacks up to £440m – CMC
Lost sales, supplier disruption, legal and IT costs all contributed to the figure
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NewsMore brokers drawn to MGAs with emerging talent and innovation commitment
‘As the war for talent intensifies, MGAs with strong cultures will stand out,’ says managing director
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NewsEducation key to lessen impact of climate disasters on those uninsured – RSA’s Ken Norgrove
Chief executive says communication is key to reducing losses
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NewsThree UK insurers earn spot on prestigious best workplaces list
Firms on the list were rated by their employees as supportive of personal and professional growth
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NewsMore UK insurance customers warming to AI use in industry
Comfort with insurers’ usage of AI is growing, especially among regular AI users
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NewsCar insurance premiums continue ‘retreat’ from all-time high in 2023
’The current trend of market consolidation and fear of losing scale to a handful of mega-insurers may be a contributor as insurers continue to drop rates to remain competitive,’ says head
