All articles by George McDade – Page 5
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NewsProfit grows 24% for HDI Global in 2025’s half-year financial results
‘As broader market conditions continue to test the industry, HDI is leaning into the challenge’ while remaining focused on ’long-term, profitable growth in the UK market’, says chief executive
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NewsMany insurers ‘frustrated’ with their digital platforms
‘The industry is caught between digital aspiration and operational reality,’ says chief commercial officer
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NewsCollision risk on roads close to Heathrow 240% above national average
‘Motorists heading to these airports face an elevated risk of a collision, which goes beyond the usual challenges of driving,’ says director
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NewsPrice comparison sites saw 11 new electric vehicle products added in last year
‘As BEVs become more mainstream, insurers are no longer treating them as niche risks,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisExtranets v software houses: Where are brokers handling their eTrading?
Insurance Times dives into the wealth of data within its Five Star Rating Report: eTrading 2025, to determine whether brokers are using insurer extranets or software house platforms for their eTrading needs
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NewsAdmiral sees growth potential after record profit results
‘We always focus on making sure we’re competitively priced and offer a good service and that’s been key to us growing our customer book,’ says head
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NewsOne in three SMEs have no form of cyber insurance
‘The rapid adoption of new tools, techniques and procedures by threat actors is outpacing traditional risk assessment models,’ says report
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NewsOne million new customers help Admiral post record profit
‘We have an additional one million customers across our diversified businesses compared to this time last year, due to our focus on offering competitively priced cover and excellent service,’ says chief executive
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NewsBeazley sees profit before tax fall despite insurance business growth
‘Growth of 2% reflects our disciplined approach and is fully aligned with our strategy of prioritising rate adequacy and long-term profitability over short-term income,’ says chief executive
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NewsCamden, Islington and Lambeth among 10 boroughs seeing new crime spike
‘No one is immune and many victims don’t even realise they’ve been targeted until long after the offender has vanished,’ says head
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NewsInsurance revenue climbs to £1bn for Canopius in half-year results
‘Despite rate pressure emerging across parts of our portfolio, the breadth of our business and the momentum we have generated in recent periods has been reflected in material premium growth,’ says chief executive
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NewsHowden leverages ‘market conditions’ to reprice £3.1bn debt
‘Being able to make our borrowing more efficient puts us in an even stronger position to continue delivering on our ambitious growth plans,’ says chief financial officer
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NewsRecord spring heat drives £153m in subsidence payouts
Hotter, drier weather is known to put homes at greater risk of subsidence damage
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News AnalysisWhich personal lines products will find sustainable profit in 2026?
Insurance Times analyses eight major personal lines products to predict where the industry will see profitable growth in 2026 amid cyclical market conditions and macroeconomic headwinds
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NewsInsurtech investment hits £45bn since 2012
’There remains some scepticism in (re)insurance of just how impactful AI could be, but it is becoming clearer that this is a once in a generation technology,’ says head
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NewsNine in 10 non-standard brokers concerned about underinsurance
‘These findings underscore the urgent need for greater innovation and flexibility in non-standard insurance offerings,’ says leader
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NewsRates continue to decline in construction market
’This situation puts pressure on insurers with established portfolios, as they must carefully balance maintaining their market share with the growth objectives of their competitors,’ says report
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NewsD&O insurance sees 13th consecutive quarter of year-on-year price falls
The number of policyholders switching carriers for their D&O insurance remains low amid sustained decreases in the cost of cover
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NewsBuilding reinstatement costs up 3.8% over year
‘It’s clear that reinstatement costs remain on an upward trajectory,’ says industry expert
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NewsRising calls for ‘green’ insurance among industry professionals
‘Insurers which can demonstrate environmental commitments will enhance their brand reputation and improve trust among consumers,’ says analyst
