All articles by George McDade – Page 3
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NewsOne in four believe not disclosing information to an insurer is not fraud
‘As insurance is a contract of trust between the insurer and their customer, we need to do all we can to help customers understand the broader consequences of fraudulent activity,’ says director of underwriting
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AnalysisHackers using stolen insurance documents to tailor ransomware demands
Cyber criminals are using stolen insurance documents to extort the maximum ransom from their victims, with one such group declaring, ‘we are very well informed and precise in our operations, so we know that Wootton have cyber insurance that reaches £500k’
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NewsDigital MGA purchases family-run broker based in Bolton
‘This partnership combines our trusted specialist approach with Ripe’s innovative technology and digital capabilities,’ says founder
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NewsIQUW expands London reinsurance team with senior underwriting appointment
‘I’m delighted to be joining IQUW at such an exciting stage in its growth,’ says new appointee
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NewsVolunteer-led Community Speedwatch initiative seeks to improve insurer engagement
The road safety campaign will focus on ’establishing data-driven insights, behavioural analysis and insurer collaboration’
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NewsMcGill and Partners expands auto-follow facility capacity to 25%
‘The increase in capacity is a direct response to the appetite of our carriers and clients,’ says head of digital solutions
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NewsABI data shows annual fraudulent claims remain above £1bn
‘With insurers continuing to detect over £1bn worth bogus claims, the fight must continue,’ says head of fraud
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NewsCovéa partners with Premium Credit for new financing route
‘This partnership allows us to strengthen our service, ensure regulatory alignment and continue supporting our customers,’ says personal lines director
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NewsEchoes of 2008 market cycle peak as specialty market profitability falls
‘As 2026 dawns, the Lloyd’s and London market faces a reality check,’ says partner
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NewsEssex town near Romford tops uninsured driver hotspot list
‘Whilst drivers who purposely flout the law will continue to be tackled by police, MIB is committed to reducing uninsured driving,’ says report author
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NewsAviva Q3 trading update predicts 2026 targets to be hit one year early
‘We continue to make excellent progress and now expect to achieve our financial targets in 2025, one year early,’ says group chief executive
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NewsMotor premiums fall for third quarter amid continued claims pressures
‘Three straight quarters of falling motor premiums will be welcome news for drivers and the industry alike,’ says director
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News AnalysisPrices plummet as diesel vehicles ‘biding their time before the scrap heap calls’ – Percayso Inform
The resale price of electric cars has rebounded from a record low in April 2025, while diesel vehicles continue to haemorrhage value, according to the latest used vehicle market data from Percayso Inform, released in partnership with Insurance Times
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NewsInsurers paid out nearly £200m in cyber claims in 2024
‘The sharp rise in cyber insurance claims highlights how pervasive and sophisticated cyber attacks have become – and this trend is only set to accelerate,’ says head of cyber security
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IT InterviewQ&A: Gareth Haagman on winning the Young Achiever in Technology and Innovation Award 2025
Insurance Times speaks to the winner of 2025’s Young Achiever in Technology and Innovation Award, Gareth Haagman, to find out more about his career so far, his impressive award win and his plans for the future
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NewsAon launches AI-assisted claims co-pilot service
‘Expert advocacy combined with AI-driven analytics gives our clients superior visibility and control,’ says chief claims officer
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NewsOpen dialogue between insurers, brokers and MGAs key to client success
Strong collaboration across the insurance chain remains crucial to client satisfaction, according to the latest Broker Barometer survey from Direct Commercial
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News‘Set and forget’ approach leaving 75% of SMEs underinsured – Hiscox
‘From cyber threats and supply chain disruption to environmental events and shifting regulatory requirements, the landscape is shifting fast,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsAviva reveals ghost broking cases on the rise as fraudsters change tack
‘These fraudsters exploit social media to sell worthless insurance, leaving victims thousands of pounds out of pocket, driving without insurance and at risk of prosecution,’ says chief executive
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NewsLast chance to win digital distribution package from PAS provider Go-Insur
’We’re on a mission to help the rank and file of insurance businesses embrace the benefits of eTrading, especially around improved sales distribution and more efficient back office operations,’ says director
