All articles by George McDade – Page 3
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NewsMotor and home premiums continue to fall in November 2025
‘We’re now in a phase where broad price cuts are giving way to finer adjustments,’ says director
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NewsIPT nets £1.3bn in November as Treasury on track for record year
‘November’s figures confirm another strong month for IPT,’ says head
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NewsLeeds neighbourhood second only to London hotspot as Christmas burglary capital
‘Dense housing, nightlife and commuter activity coincide with higher winter burglary risks,’ says report
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NewsBroadway Insurance Partners posts 66% GWP growth in latest results
‘It is immensely satisfying both to see how far we have come in our first five years in business and how much potential we still have to fulfil,’ says chief executive
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NewsLloyd’s broker enters speciality market with senior appointment
‘As we continue to grow, broadening our risk appetite and expertise is the logical next phase of our development,’ says chief executive
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NewsA race to the bottom – the unintended consequence of GIPP?
Four years after the introduction of GIPP, and with slowing premium growth finally allowing its impact to be assessed, Insurance Times investigates whether the rules spawned a worrying unintended consequence – and whether an Irish model might provide the remedy
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NewsPrestige Underwriting’s non-standard home cover now available through insurtech partner
‘Prestige’s specialist risk expertise, combined with our digital-first approach, means we can now help non-standard customers get quality cover fast,’ says chief executive
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NewsBrokers urged to ensure clients protected over Christmas
‘Whether they’re hiring temporary staff, increasing stock levels or leaving premises unattended, these changes can affect insurance needs,’ says managing director
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NewsSystemic approach from insurers, banks and government needed to address global climate risk
‘The growing convergence of climate, nature and macroeconomics presents complex challenges that no single sector can solve alone,’ says director
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NewsPen Underwriting secures new multiyear fleet capacity deal with Zurich
‘We are ideally placed to provide sustainable solutions and responsive service in sectors that have the potential for complex and catastrophic claims,’ says director
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NewsInsurance veteran to retire from HSB after 40-year career
‘I am so grateful for everything the insurance industry has given me,’ says retiree
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NewsTide continues expansion into UK business insurance with new appointment
‘His experience across insurers, brokers and high-growth startups will be instrumental as we scale Tide Insurance and broaden our protection offering,’ says chief executive
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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