All articles by George McDade – Page 5
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NewsEchoes of 2008 market cycle peak as specialty market profitability falls
‘As 2026 dawns, the Lloyd’s and London market faces a reality check,’ says partner
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NewsEssex town near Romford tops uninsured driver hotspot list
‘Whilst drivers who purposely flout the law will continue to be tackled by police, MIB is committed to reducing uninsured driving,’ says report author
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NewsAviva Q3 trading update predicts 2026 targets to be hit one year early
‘We continue to make excellent progress and now expect to achieve our financial targets in 2025, one year early,’ says group chief executive
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NewsMotor premiums fall for third quarter amid continued claims pressures
‘Three straight quarters of falling motor premiums will be welcome news for drivers and the industry alike,’ says director
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News AnalysisPrices plummet as diesel vehicles ‘biding their time before the scrap heap calls’ – Percayso Inform
The resale price of electric cars has rebounded from a record low in April 2025, while diesel vehicles continue to haemorrhage value, according to the latest used vehicle market data from Percayso Inform, released in partnership with Insurance Times
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NewsInsurers paid out nearly £200m in cyber claims in 2024
‘The sharp rise in cyber insurance claims highlights how pervasive and sophisticated cyber attacks have become – and this trend is only set to accelerate,’ says head of cyber security
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IT InterviewQ&A: Gareth Haagman on winning the Young Achiever in Technology and Innovation Award 2025
Insurance Times speaks to the winner of 2025’s Young Achiever in Technology and Innovation Award, Gareth Haagman, to find out more about his career so far, his impressive award win and his plans for the future
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NewsAon launches AI-assisted claims co-pilot service
‘Expert advocacy combined with AI-driven analytics gives our clients superior visibility and control,’ says chief claims officer
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NewsOpen dialogue between insurers, brokers and MGAs key to client success
Strong collaboration across the insurance chain remains crucial to client satisfaction, according to the latest Broker Barometer survey from Direct Commercial
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News‘Set and forget’ approach leaving 75% of SMEs underinsured – Hiscox
‘From cyber threats and supply chain disruption to environmental events and shifting regulatory requirements, the landscape is shifting fast,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsAviva reveals ghost broking cases on the rise as fraudsters change tack
‘These fraudsters exploit social media to sell worthless insurance, leaving victims thousands of pounds out of pocket, driving without insurance and at risk of prosecution,’ says chief executive
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NewsLast chance to win digital distribution package from PAS provider Go-Insur
’We’re on a mission to help the rank and file of insurance businesses embrace the benefits of eTrading, especially around improved sales distribution and more efficient back office operations,’ says director
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NewsBuyer-friendly competitive market may be short-lived – Aon
‘While competition is driving pricing down and coverage up for preferred risks, we’re also seeing continued volatility in loss activity,’ says chief executive
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NewsClean energy upgrade may be increasing home fire risk
‘We strongly encourage property owners to carry out formal risk assessments, engage certified installers and ensure regular inspections and cleaning,’ says head
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NewsHome premiums fall – but warning issued after weather alert
‘With forecasts of unsettled weather ahead, households should check that their policies offer the right levels of cover,’ says head
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NewsMotorcycle sport body unveils new insurance partner after two-year safety overhaul
‘Following a lot of hard work around our risk management activities and industry engagement, we’ve seen genuine competition return during the ACU’s renewal period,’ says chief executive
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NewsMotor outperforms home in latest FCA value measures data
‘In the age of Consumer Duty and an increasingly interventionist regulator, insurers must ensure their products deliver genuine value for money,’ says co-founder
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NewsInsurance complaints still rising despite overall FOS disputes drop
‘We are undertaking an ambitious series of improvements to foster confidence in financial services now and in the future,’ says chief ombudsman
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NewsFM appoints former Liberty Mutual executive as CFO
‘With her strong track record leading financial strategy, enterprise planning and risk management, she brings deep experience and strategic vision to the CFO role,’ says chief executive
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NewsIgnite Specialty Risk announces four senior appointments
‘These appointments are clear indicators of the momentum that enables us to continue to invest in our people and our long-term vision,’ says head
