All articles by George McDade – Page 4
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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’
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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
