All articles by George McDade
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NewsGold and jewellery thefts see January spike – Allianz
‘Gold and jewellery items are tempting targets for thieves, especially on dark winter nights,’ says managing director
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NewsQBE announces raft of European operations leadership changes
‘I am delighted to have hired from within for these appointments, which is a testament to the excellent pipeline of talent at QBE,’ says head
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NewsIndication motor premium falls slowing despite 13% yearly drop
‘Motorists have benefited from lower insurance premiums driven by a continued decline in personal injury claims through 2025,’ says head
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NewsVerisk promotes for new chief executive of general insurance
‘He has always been a champion for our clients and he has demonstrated exceptional leadership,’ says chief executive
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NewsNew specialty trade MGA launched by Blenheim Partnerships
‘Under the Blenheim banner, we have a first-class and nimble team with the freedom to innovate and underwrite,’ says incoming chief executive
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NewsFrozen pipe warning after £560,000 damage claim at four-bed house
‘By following some of these simple steps, policyholders can potentially save a significant amount of disruption,’ says managing director
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NewsAxa veteran retires after two and a half decades at insurer
‘His foresight, expertise and experience has touched so many areas of our commercial business and the wider industry and he’ll be greatly missed,’ says chief executive
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News‘Surging capacity’ and new entrants to keep London market competitive in 2026 – Amwins
‘Some sectors are experiencing meaningful softening, while others still face pressure from loss trends, inflation and evolving exposures,’ says chief executive
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NewsMotor and home premiums continue to fall in November 2025
‘We’re now in a phase where broad price cuts are giving way to finer adjustments,’ says director
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NewsIPT nets £1.3bn in November as Treasury on track for record year
‘November’s figures confirm another strong month for IPT,’ says head
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NewsLeeds neighbourhood second only to London hotspot as Christmas burglary capital
‘Dense housing, nightlife and commuter activity coincide with higher winter burglary risks,’ says report
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NewsBroadway Insurance Partners posts 66% GWP growth in latest results
‘It is immensely satisfying both to see how far we have come in our first five years in business and how much potential we still have to fulfil,’ says chief executive
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NewsLloyd’s broker enters speciality market with senior appointment
‘As we continue to grow, broadening our risk appetite and expertise is the logical next phase of our development,’ says chief executive
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NewsA race to the bottom – the unintended consequence of GIPP?
Four years after the introduction of GIPP, and with slowing premium growth finally allowing its impact to be assessed, Insurance Times investigates whether the rules spawned a worrying unintended consequence – and whether an Irish model might provide the remedy
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NewsPrestige Underwriting’s non-standard home cover now available through insurtech partner
‘Prestige’s specialist risk expertise, combined with our digital-first approach, means we can now help non-standard customers get quality cover fast,’ says chief executive
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NewsBrokers urged to ensure clients protected over Christmas
‘Whether they’re hiring temporary staff, increasing stock levels or leaving premises unattended, these changes can affect insurance needs,’ says managing director
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NewsSystemic approach from insurers, banks and government needed to address global climate risk
‘The growing convergence of climate, nature and macroeconomics presents complex challenges that no single sector can solve alone,’ says director
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NewsPen Underwriting secures new multiyear fleet capacity deal with Zurich
‘We are ideally placed to provide sustainable solutions and responsive service in sectors that have the potential for complex and catastrophic claims,’ says director
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NewsInsurance veteran to retire from HSB after 40-year career
‘I am so grateful for everything the insurance industry has given me,’ says retiree
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NewsTide continues expansion into UK business insurance with new appointment
‘His experience across insurers, brokers and high-growth startups will be instrumental as we scale Tide Insurance and broaden our protection offering,’ says chief executive
