All articles by George McDade – Page 2
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NewsWTW releases updated version of rating and analytics software Radar
‘We are investing heavily in this evolving technology, which is critical to our strategy of delivering advanced, data-driven solutions,’ says insurance and technology lead
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NewsAviva launches online risk management education platform
‘This platform reflects a shared ambition to combine trusted risk expertise with intuitive technology, helping businesses build confidence and capability in the face of evolving risks,’ says technical manager
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IT InterviewJohn Milliken and Sam Leonard-Williams: Consumer trust pays dividends
In a world where consumers have access to more information than ever, is trust becoming one of the most valuable assets a company can have?
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NewsInstall simple flood defences to save the UK £740m – Flood Re
‘We are urging government and industry to treat resilience with the same urgency as insurance and defence investment – because families can’t afford to wait,’ says director
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NewsSmall brokers should not 'succumb' to soft market pressures – Gauntlet Group
‘Our soft market approach has to be new business, new business, new business,’ says managing director
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NewsMotor and home premiums drop again in third quarter of 2025
‘The key question now is how much further prices can realistically fall before we see renewed upward pressure,’ says product manager
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NewsMining insurance market sees rate drops as new carriers and capacity enter
‘The mining insurance market is ripe for optimisation, but success hinges on proactive risk management,’ says global mining leader
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NewsRecent home insurance GWP growth masking issues beneath the surface – Oxbow Partners
Although GWP has been rising, the UK home insurance market is showing signs of fragile foundations, with falling policy numbers, rising claims costs and low consumer confidence putting sustained pressure on profitability
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NewsAI is reshaping insurance ‘gradually’ – Economist Impact
’Agentic AI has the potential to fundamentally change how insurers operate – not by replacing expertise, but by complementing it,’ says expert
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NewsHow agentic AI can improve customer outcomes and balance sheets
‘You need to be sure that you can trust the system, in particular in claims,’ says chief product officer
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NewsIS2 launches new distribution platform for commercial and niche lines products
‘Insurers of all sizes can integrate quickly and cheaply and unlock the huge distribution potential in commercial and niche markets,’ says commercial director
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NewsEx-AIG and Beazley leader appointed head of business solutions at Arch
‘This appointment further strengthens our operating model and positions us to capitalise on the rapidly evolving digital, AI and technology landscape across our market,’ says chief operating officer
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NewsUnderinsurance rife as just 7% of properties covered adequately
‘While underinsurance remains a huge concern, we cannot overlook the growing issue of overinsurance,’ says head
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NewsFRC lease accounting overhaul to affect insurer balance sheets
‘We encourage you to look at the new rules closely, and be transparent with stakeholders about what changes are coming, and what the changes will affect,’ says senior manager
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NewsCalls for mandatory reporting as 59% of SMEs hit by cyber attacks
‘The financial fall-out, from crippling fines to lost customers or soaring costs, can push even the most resilient business to the brink,’ says head of cyber
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NewsNine in 10 brokers say providers should redirect non-standard risks to specialists
‘It’s encouraging to see such optimism and growth in specialist enquiries, but it is tempered by the concern that too many individuals are being declined cover outright,’ says managing director
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News AnalysisTop earning schemes deliver brokers reliable commission growth
The largest schemes have delivered brokers reliable growth in commission over the past two years, though volatility and slumps – such as in previous fast-climber cyber liability – have been seen in other lines
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NewsSigns van insurance premium falls slowing after 5% annual drop
‘Many providers, particularly brands from intermediary insurer groups, have reduced their rates, offering some van drivers more affordable quotes,’ says industry expert
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NewsMultitrip travel insurance policies see yearly price falls
‘This feels like a deliberate move to encourage more travellers back into the market and to capture loyalty as overseas travel continues to normalise,’ says director
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IT InterviewJason Hart: Cyber insurance must focus on key fundamentals, not ‘whizz-bang’ moments
Cyber security is a notoriously complex topic, with insurers grappling online threats that seem to change by the day, but does the key to effective and proactive cover actually lie in simplifying things for policyholders?
