All articles by George McDade – Page 2
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NewsLloyd’s-backed MGA increases capacity for transactional risk team
‘We can offer brokers greater certainty, larger limits and the ability to support deals across multiple sectors,’ says managing director
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NewsDestination Insurance: How can the insurance industry make itself attractive to Gen Z talent?
‘If you spend so much of your life doing a job, it kind of has to mean something,’ says chief impact officer
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NewsDestination Insurance: Quantitative reporting fundamental to talent pipeline success
‘If you don’t have the data, you’re in a dark room, fumbling around to find a key to open a door that you know will make everything much easier,’ says director
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NewsDestination Insurance: Insurance should treat its talent problem like ‘eating an elephant’
The industry should focus on smaller, specific and solvable problems, says chief executive
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NewsBiba Manifesto 2026: Biba to back contents cover pilot for vulnerable social renters
’We’ve been working with our members and there are products and schemes available, but there have been barriers that have stopped these schemes being taken up,’ says deputy head of communications
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NewsBiba Manifesto 2026: Expansion to the growth and skills levy would help industry grow
’Training and skills is a really important part of what we do,’ says chief executive
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NewsBiba Manifesto 2026: Biba to launch broker AI school in partnership with Markel
‘It’s about how we work together to make sure brokers can be trained in AI, understand AI, understand the risks, but also the benefits and positives as well,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisSchemes brokers enjoy commission growth after strong year for large schemes
Many large schemes saw solid growth in the second half of 2025, increasing net commission earnings for brokers and strengthening hopes for continued growth in the coming year
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NewsRewards for firms that stay the course in year of 'AI disillusionment' – CyberCube
Speaking in CyberCube’s latest Cyber Predictions Report, chief executive Pascal Millaire warned that firms which succumb to AI disillusionment risk missing out on the greatest rewards
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NewsEE launches new gadget cover backed by Chubb
‘We understand that our customers’ lives are powered by a whole ecosystem of technology, which is why Multi Tech Cover will be so beneficial,’ says director
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NewsWTW to offer Radar platform access through software firm Databricks
‘The integration of Radar with Databricks gives a more efficient experience for insurers,’ says director
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NewsHelios Underwriting promotes for new chief underwriting officer
‘This promotion recognises her expertise, leadership and the significant value she brings to the organisation,’ says chief executive
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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