All articles by George McDade
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NewsMarsh Risk appoints new international affinity leader
‘He brings a wealth of international leadership experience to Marsh’s affinity business,’ says chief executive
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NewsHome insurance premiums fell by 12.1% in 2025 amid sustained competition
‘In December, three out of four price comparison websites experienced their 2025 peak in the number of providers quoting, following the launch of new products,’ says analyst
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NewsCyber fine insurance rules leaving businesses financially exposed – Aon
‘Businesses need to understand how fines and penalties are treated across jurisdictions and ensure that their governance, reporting and compliance frameworks are robust,’ says head
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NewsInsurance’s AI adoption revealing ‘striking paradox’ – Earnix
Insurance Times analyses the themes from an exclusive outlook on Earnix’s upcoming insurance industry trends report
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IT InterviewHildur Smaradottir and Karsten Ries: How a Nordic IoT partnership has scaled proactive insurance
Insurance Times talks with Ohma chief executive Hildur Smaradottir and Onics chief executive Karsten Ries, to discuss how a Nordic insurance partnership has capitalised on the technology behind the Internet of Things and what the UK might stand to learn from their successes
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NewsAviva expands minifleet cover to 20 vehicles at new business
‘Brokers told us their SME clients want a minifleet policy that grows with them,’ says managing director
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NewsAon continues insolvency and restructuring team growth with new appointment
‘Williamson’s experience will add an invaluable dimension to what we offer and position us well for continued growth,’ says managing director
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NewsMNK Group tasks incoming chief strategy officer with raising M&A activity
‘He brings an investor’s eye and operator’s toolkit to MNK’s global strategy and M&A,’ says chairman
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NewsAviva launches HNW business in Lloyd’s market
‘We are very excited about this expansion of the Aviva Private Clients business and look forward to trading with brokers in Lloyd’s over the coming months,’ says head
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NewsABI announces governance shakeup and new pension board creation
’Our members have been clear that they want a stronger voice in shaping the priorities that matter most to them,’ says director general
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NewsDale Underwriting Partners appoints industry veteran as first head of portfolio solutions
‘This role is central to Dale’s ambition to bring together analytics, insight and market expertise to shape portfolios that deliver sustainable performance,’ says active underwriter
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News AnalysisTracking what 180,000 real consumers spend on general insurance
Insurance Times analyses the current and credit account spending of 180,000 real UKGI customers over the last 12 months, to gain a rare insight into the building blocks of the personal lines market
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NewsAviva makes suite of changes to mid-market motor and property products
Aviva has announced a raft of changes to its mid-market property and motor products, aimed at reducing underinsurance and strengthening core protections
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NewsMGAA unveils 2026 agenda as seven new members join board
‘As we look ahead to 2026, our relentless focus is firmly on delivering relevant forward thinking value for members while continuing to strengthen the MGA sector’s voice,’ says chief executive
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NewsThe Fidelis Partnership appoints Mark Khan as new head of broker relationships
‘His extensive broker network and multi-decade experience driving broker strategies across international markets will prove invaluable,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsTreasury on target for record £9bn insurance tax earnings after December receipts revealed
‘With three months remaining in the financial year, December’s IPT intake reinforces that this tax shows no signs of easing as the year‑to‑date total climbs to £6.8bn,’ says head
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NewsTarga Telematics appoints director of insurance to support scaling ambitions
‘The appointment of a seasoned professional will significantly strengthen Targa Telematics’ offering and capabilities in the insurance segment,’ says director
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NewsMicrosatellite partnership to help Axa track fires, floods and hurricanes
‘Scaling access to Iceye’s advanced SAR technology through Axa DCP is a transformative step for the insurance and risk management sector,’ says senior vice president
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NewsAcrisure rebrands two more of its UK brokers
‘Entering 2026 as one unified brand positions us to deepen our role as a trusted advisor and accelerate growth across the UK,’ says chief executive
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NewsUK insurers to be profitable in 2026 amid ‘steady but subdued’ global growth – Moody’s Ratings
The latest P&C Global Outlook report from Moody’s Ratings highlights key areas that will make or break UK insurer profitability amid overall ‘steady but subdued’ global economic growth
