All articles by George McDade – Page 15
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NewsInsurance premium tax windfall sets record high for Treasury
‘The full-year IPT receipts to March 2025 indicate another significant increase for the chancellor,’ says senior actuarial director
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NewsXceedance appoints new operating leader for the UK and Europe
‘My goal is to enhance client satisfaction through exemplary service delivery and innovative solutions,’ says leader
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NewsOne in six motorists admit lying to cut insurance bills
‘It’s clear from our research that some motorists are taking drastic actions in an effort to try and reduce their costs,’ says chief executive
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NewsSurge in broker demand across non-standard home and motor market
‘These findings reaffirm what we hear from our broker partners every day – non-standard is where opportunity lies,’ says managing director
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NewsBrokers call on insurers to make more products available on software platforms
‘These results underline the importance of improving digital accessibility and usability in the commercial motor insurance market,’ says head of schemes
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NewsMiller launches dedicated European delegated authorities team
‘As we continue to go from strength to strength, I’m excited to see our capabilities continue to evolve in this space,’ says head of delegated authorities
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NewsUK insurtech raises $90m in latest funding round
‘Our ambition is to become a one-stop-financial-shop for newcomers, so they feel as though it’s easy to move to, and live in, a different country,’ says co-founder
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News AnalysisWhat are brokers most concerned about in 2025?
Key issues on brokers’ minds this year include price rises and the political climate, according to exclusive research from Insurance Times
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NewsPet insurance premiums continue to rise
‘This month’s figures highlight the nuanced nature of pet insurance pricing,’ says product manager
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News AnalysisNearly half of brokers consider the regulatory environment in the UK insurance market ‘too restrictive’
Smaller firms without dedicated compliance teams find current regulations the most burdensome, according to exclusive Insurance Times research
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NewsBroker Insights updates decision intelligence platform
‘Our primary focus has been on creating a scalable, unified infrastructure that supports rapid future development,’ says chief executive
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NewsFraud on the rise as Aviva reports fake claims up 14% in 2024
‘Investment in advanced analytics, machine learning models and continuous training for our people has significantly improved our fraud detection rates,’ says counter fraud leader
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NewsCar and home insurance customers save £100m as instalment costs fall
Consumer Intelligence suggest the fall was ’driven by increasing competition and regulatory pressure’
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NewsInsurance DataLab appoints two insurance veterans to advisory board
’Both bring extensive experience across underwriting, strategy and distribution,’ says co-founder
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NewsMotor premiums see rate of decline slow
‘The rate of decline is clearly losing momentum and we’re seeing stark differences across age groups and regions,’ says director
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NewsResilience, AI and innovation crucial for insurance firms’ survival – Alpha FMC
‘Sustainable growth will rely on balancing technological advancement with trust, customised solutions and regulatory adaptability,’ says global head
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NewsLaw firm issues brokers warning about Covid-19 BI claims
’For some businesses, there may be a long road ahead, so we urge brokers start talking to clients now,’ says managing partner
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NewsStrengthening resilience first step to closing the cyber risk protection gap
Cyber resilience is ’one of the most systemically important issues of our time,’ says chief executive
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NewsStrong support among brokers for MGAs’ role in niche markets
‘With many insurers withdrawing from certain classes of business, MGAs are increasingly central to brokers’ placement strategies,’ says senior claims manager
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NewsMcLarens UK launches dedicated subsidence team
’Subsidence is a specialist area, with insurers seeking a professional service that prioritises quality, technical accuracy and proactive decision-making,’ says leader
