All articles by George McDade – Page 4
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NewsAlchemy agrees sale of Apollo to NASDAQ-listed Skyward Specialty
‘This transaction is a fantastic result for our investors and we are confident the business will continue to thrive through its new partnership,’ says partner
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NewsAviva catches ‘injured’ fraudster on reality TV show and riding rollercoaster
Aviva has revealed that it prevented £60m in fraudulent claims in the first half of 2025
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NewsBridgehaven appoints ex-Canopius leader as head of underwriting strategy
‘He is highly regarded as a multiclass and jurisdiction reinsurance expert, making him a great addition to the Bridgehaven team,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsConsilium grows professional and executive risk team with two appointments
‘They will be integral to driving growth and cementing our standing in the market,’ says managing director
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NewsIntermediary launches new Lloyd’s-backed ‘hyper speciality’ MGA
‘Our vision is to create a hyper focused MGA, remaining true to our non-standard, specialty roots,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisMotor insurance switching reaches historic low – are GIPP rules finally making an impact?
Over three years on from the introduction of the FCA’s GIPP rules, their impact may seem underwhelming, but is the scrapping of the “loyalty penalty” finally starting to have an effect on consumer behaviour?
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NewsNBS Underwriting unites core covers in new contractors combined product
‘By broadening the cover and ensuring it is straightforward to place, we are strengthening our proposition in the construction sector and supporting brokers,’ says managing director
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NewsCyber insurance tipped as commercial brokers’ biggest opportunity
‘Both insurers and reinsurers are diversifying their strategies to tap into emerging risks, which will support growth in the cyber insurance market,’ says analyst
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News AnalysisCommercial lines index hints that soft market may be bottoming out
‘While it is unclear when markets will harden, the decrease in rate softening is an indication that this may be starting to happen and this will be welcome news,’ says director
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NewsFCA removes reporting requirement that affects 36,000 firms
‘We only ask for the data we need, making sure it’s proportionate, to reduce unnecessary burdens,’ says chief data officer
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NewsAround 70% of CISOs feel pressured to conceal cyber incidents
‘The reality is that too many executives and CISOs feel pressured to protect corporate reputation above compliance,’ says chief executive
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NewsMid-tier firms excel in London market broker ranking
‘This year’s report shows the market’s resilience, adaptability and depth of talent – particularly among emerging and mid-tier firms,’ says managing director
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NewsPreventative incident response planning confirmed as key cyber security control – Marsh
‘Simply deploying key cyber security controls is no longer enough – these tools must be properly managed and comprehensively used,’ says managing director
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NewsParametric policies and extreme weather driving home payout increases
‘Traditional, postcode level assessments are no longer enough’ when pricing around extreme weather events, says chief revenue officer
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NewsTravel insurance increasingly offering 24/7 medical support
‘With more people travelling year-round, including for gap years and remote work, medical access while abroad is becoming more relevant,’ says expert
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NewsMGAs struggling with contradictory broker expectations
‘Brokers are asking MGAs to deliver carrier-grade governance and start-up-speed innovation at the same time,’ says managing director
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NewsAllianz inks new deal to launch sustainable property salvage initiative
‘Property salvage strategies are not consistent across the industry, so this is an opportunity for us to lead the way and enable our customers to act more sustainably,’ says chief claims officer
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NewsIPT receipts crossed £1bn in July as Treasury set for record year
‘Inflationary pressures on costs in the industry mean that premiums are increasing and the added burden of IPT risks putting cover out of reach for many,’ says head
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NewsClear Group appoints new chief people and performance officer
‘Her track record in delivering global change and building high performing organisations will be invaluable as Clear Group continues to grow,’ says chief executive
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NewsAdmiral partners with repair firm to begin accident centre rollout
‘Our customers will benefit from the combined strengths of both organisations at every stage of their repair journey,’ says head
