All articles by George McDade – Page 5
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NewsUK digital motor insurer inks deal with Sompo to enter Japanese market
‘Sompo Group’s experience and commitment to telematics aligns perfectly with our own,’ says chief executive
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NewsAon promotes for new chief commercial officer of risk capital
‘Demand for integrated risk capital capabilities continues to grow as organisations navigate more uncertainty and higher‑stakes capital decisions,’ says new appointee
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NewsLloyd’s syndicate appoints new non-executive director
‘His knowledge of governance, public policy and corporate affairs will make him an invaluable addition to our board,’ says chairman
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NewsSaga boosts profit in 2025 after Ageas deal
‘The restructuring of our insurance business, and the partnership with Ageas, derisks and simplifies our operating model, creating a more stable platform for growth,’ says group chief executive
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NewsSpecialty insurer expands London market energy and power capabilities
‘Expanding our energy and power presence in London is a key strategic priority,’ says interim chief executive
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News AnalysisMotor brokers turn tide on customer losses to insurers
In 2024, motor insurance brokers lost some 266,000 net policies to insurers, but in 2025 – with market forces dampening switching rates and putting the onus onto customer retention – they wrestled back the momentum
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NewsProfits climb for Covéa despite GWP drop
‘This performance reflects a business that is operating with greater financial discipline and balance sheet strength,’ says chairman
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NewsCapacity constraints likely as annual data centre investment set to top £230bn
‘We expect capacity constraints to limit the industry’s ability to fully insure these hyperscale data centre projects,’ says analyst
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NewsMGA inks new marine capacity deal with Intact Insurance
‘Brokers and their clients are at the very heart of everything we do and this move provides our specialist underwriting team with enhanced tools and autonomy,’ says head
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NewsCyber risk firm warns insurers not to view AI simply as ‘risk multiplier’
‘Dependencies on a small number of dominant providers create shared points of exposure across insureds,’ says director
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NewsPremium Credit partners with AI employee compliance platform
‘Contact centres operate in high-pressure, compliance-sensitive environments where knowledge retention directly impacts both customer experience and operational performance,’ says manager
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NewsFamily-owned broker hires six into taxi team
‘Bringing in a ready made team of talented individuals is going to build on the foundations we already have in place,’ says operations director
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NewsVehicle tracking firm aided recovery of £41m worth of stolen vehicles in 2025
‘Tracker’s technology enables a win-win-win situation for insurers, customers and UK police, enabling lower premiums, reduced claims costs and continual proactive support,’ says managing director
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NewsCamping and Caravanning Club partners with Howden to launch new travel product
‘Club travel insurance makes it easy to plan trips, with fewer headaches around cover,’ says director
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NewsLawyers’ association calls for driverless car data-sharing rules
‘It must be shared so injured people are not left to fight huge companies for access to data that could be vital to proving a driverless car caused them harm,’ says partner
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NewsLargest Lloyd’s managing agent promotes six to leadership team
‘We are delighted to recognise the talent we have,’ says chief executive
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NewsAndy Burnham to open keynote session at 2026 Biba Conference
‘I’m looking forward to joining discussions on the key issues facing the insurance industry and the wider economy,’ says Manchester mayor
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IT InterviewCharlotte Koep: How an API platform, an insurer and an EV lessor came together
‘The analogy I always use is that you want to buy an insured bicycle, you don’t want to buy a bicycle plus insurance. That’s the future we’re aiming towards,’ says chief executive
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NewsMGAs moving actuarial capability to ‘front line’ – Broadstone
‘What’s striking is how firmly actuarial work in MGAs has moved into the commercial engine room,’ says actuarial director
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NewsAviva modularises suite of commercial insurance products
‘As businesses continue to evolve, brokers need confidence that they can choose the right covers quickly and easily,’ says head
