All articles by George McDade – Page 2
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NewsAIG appoints first head of real estate for commercial property
‘In this newly created role, he will lead the development of our real estate insurance portfolio and go-to-market strategy,’ says head
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NewsBrokers predict that digital distribution will overtake in-person methods – Open GI
‘Brokers [that] can offer slick, self-serve quoting with expert support on demand will lead the way,’ says chief executive
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NewsBain Capital completes majority purchase of UK broker
‘This is a very exciting moment in Jensten Group’s evolution, for our clients, our partners and our people,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisCommercial lines rates fall by 11.7% as market softening reasserts itself
The latest data from the commercial insurance market reveals that premiums fell by 11.7% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, marking the most significant rate decrease recorded in the current soft market cycle
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NewsBroker CEO Forum: Rates, talent and regulations among key concerns for 2026
In a Browne Jacobson-led discussion at Insurance Times’ Broker CEO Forum, participants surfaced their biggest concerns for 2026, including rates, talent and regulation
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NewsLMA launches Emerging Litigation Forum to replace previous environment-focused committee
‘The establishment of the Emerging Litigation Forum reflects the growing need for the market to engage with a wider set of litigation risks,’ says head of regulatory affairs
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NewsUnpredictable geopolitics and growing cyber events key D&O risks – Allianz Commercial
‘There has been a continual increase in the frequency of new claims against directors, now approaching or exceeding pre-pandemic levels in most regions,’ says head
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NewsSME use of premium finance grows as average loan reaches £1,600
‘SMEs are borrowing more to pay for insurance, but convenience rather than the rising cost of premiums is the main reason,’ says chief sales officer
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NewsAfrica’s largest non-life insurer gains Lloyd’s access and fills out syndicate leadership
‘We are excited to receive permission to underwrite and look forward to opening for business,’ says chief executive
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NewsEarth, water, air and fire – the risk frontiers for the London market
‘As the risk profile of the elements shifts, particularly due to factors like changing weather patterns, so does the insurance response,’ says chief executive
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News‘Urgent need’ to fill terrorism protection gap at SMEs – Pool Re
‘Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of our economy, yet their lack of terrorism cover marks a vulnerability that threatens our national economic resilience,’ says security minister
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NewsPen Underwriting appoints six in marine leadership reshuffle
‘All those appointed today to take on pivotal practice roles have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities,’ says managing director
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NewsTrade credit insurance reaches record £3tn exposure
’We expect trade credit insurers’ overall credit profile to remain stable in 2025 and the first half of 2026,’ says managing director
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NewsPeter Cullum-backed MBP takes minority stake in Sussex broker
‘We are excited to partner with MBP to support the next phase of our growth,’ says director
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NewsHowden-owned MGA launches biodiversity credit insurance product
‘There’s a growing awareness that for sustainable development to progress, the biodiversity market must scale and insurance has a key role to play in unlocking that,’ says underwriting director
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NewsWeather claims swell as insurer payouts reach £4.6bn
‘Building resilience into new homes is essential if we’re to manage the growing risks posed by climate change,’ says head
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NewsAverage price gap of £2,172 turns 83% of young drivers to telematics policies
‘The industry is training an entire generation to hate the technology it needs them to embrace,’ says chief executive
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NewsGlobal non-life premium growth forecast to slow to 1.7% in 2026
The latest global economic and insurance outlook report in Swiss Re’s Sigma report series warns of ‘shifting sands’ in the market landscape
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NewsInsurance Premium Tax on track for record year amid Budget rate hike speculation
‘With the Autumn Budget just days away, HMRC’s latest figures showing IPT receipts of £5.52bn expose a growing contradiction,’ says head
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NewsInsurance market outlook ‘bright’ for 2026 – S&P Global Ratings
The UK property and casualty market may see a decline in combined operating ratio over the coming years, despite the broader insurance market outlook looking ‘bright’
