All articles by George McDade – Page 2
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NewsCyber insurance tipped as commercial brokers’ biggest opportunity
‘Both insurers and reinsurers are diversifying their strategies to tap into emerging risks, which will support growth in the cyber insurance market,’ says analyst
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News AnalysisCommercial lines index hints that soft market may be bottoming out
‘While it is unclear when markets will harden, the decrease in rate softening is an indication that this may be starting to happen and this will be welcome news,’ says director
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NewsFCA removes reporting requirement that affects 36,000 firms
‘We only ask for the data we need, making sure it’s proportionate, to reduce unnecessary burdens,’ says chief data officer
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NewsAround 70% of CISOs feel pressured to conceal cyber incidents
‘The reality is that too many executives and CISOs feel pressured to protect corporate reputation above compliance,’ says chief executive
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NewsMid-tier firms excel in London market broker ranking
‘This year’s report shows the market’s resilience, adaptability and depth of talent – particularly among emerging and mid-tier firms,’ says managing director
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NewsPreventative incident response planning confirmed as key cyber security control – Marsh
‘Simply deploying key cyber security controls is no longer enough – these tools must be properly managed and comprehensively used,’ says managing director
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NewsParametric policies and extreme weather driving home payout increases
‘Traditional, postcode level assessments are no longer enough’ when pricing around extreme weather events, says chief revenue officer
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NewsTravel insurance increasingly offering 24/7 medical support
‘With more people travelling year-round, including for gap years and remote work, medical access while abroad is becoming more relevant,’ says expert
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NewsMGAs struggling with contradictory broker expectations
‘Brokers are asking MGAs to deliver carrier-grade governance and start-up-speed innovation at the same time,’ says managing director
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NewsAllianz inks new deal to launch sustainable property salvage initiative
‘Property salvage strategies are not consistent across the industry, so this is an opportunity for us to lead the way and enable our customers to act more sustainably,’ says chief claims officer
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NewsIPT receipts crossed £1bn in July as Treasury set for record year
‘Inflationary pressures on costs in the industry mean that premiums are increasing and the added burden of IPT risks putting cover out of reach for many,’ says head
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NewsClear Group appoints new chief people and performance officer
‘Her track record in delivering global change and building high performing organisations will be invaluable as Clear Group continues to grow,’ says chief executive
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NewsAdmiral partners with repair firm to begin accident centre rollout
‘Our customers will benefit from the combined strengths of both organisations at every stage of their repair journey,’ says head
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NewsProfit grows 24% for HDI Global in 2025’s half-year financial results
‘As broader market conditions continue to test the industry, HDI is leaning into the challenge’ while remaining focused on ’long-term, profitable growth in the UK market’, says chief executive
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NewsMany insurers ‘frustrated’ with their digital platforms
‘The industry is caught between digital aspiration and operational reality,’ says chief commercial officer
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NewsCollision risk on roads close to Heathrow 240% above national average
‘Motorists heading to these airports face an elevated risk of a collision, which goes beyond the usual challenges of driving,’ says director
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NewsPrice comparison sites saw 11 new electric vehicle products added in last year
‘As BEVs become more mainstream, insurers are no longer treating them as niche risks,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisExtranets v software houses: Where are brokers handling their eTrading?
Insurance Times dives into the wealth of data within its Five Star Rating Report: eTrading 2025, to determine whether brokers are using insurer extranets or software house platforms for their eTrading needs
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NewsAdmiral sees growth potential after record profit results
‘We always focus on making sure we’re competitively priced and offer a good service and that’s been key to us growing our customer book,’ says head
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NewsOne in three SMEs have no form of cyber insurance
‘The rapid adoption of new tools, techniques and procedures by threat actors is outpacing traditional risk assessment models,’ says report
