All articles by George McDade – Page 6
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NewsCalls to reduce tax rates amid record IPT windfalls
‘Lower IPT would make risk management more affordable and strengthen the UK’s competitiveness,’ says actuarial director
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NewsGovernment data shows personal injury claims falling across the board
‘Fewer claims could mean fewer accidents, but equally, it could mean that injured people are not claiming because it’s too difficult, too time consuming and the compensation for injuries is derisory,’ says executive director
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NewsLM Re appoints chief underwriting officer for international casualty
‘With a robust global platform and a clear commitment to underwriting excellence, LM Re is well-positioned to deliver smart, agile solutions for clients and partners,’ says new appointee
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NewsJMG Group continues expansion with three family-run broker acquisitions
‘We give businesses the backing they need to grow, while respecting what makes them successful – their people, their independence and their connection to clients,’ says chief executive
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NewsInsurers setting sights on AI in underwriting
‘Over the next three years we will see a dramatic expansion into underwriting processes, pricing and customer-facing areas,’ says business architect
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AnalysisMany UK insurance customers risking claims issues due to disclosure gaps
Many UK home and motor insurance customers are unclear about key disclosure obligations, risking premium adjustments, policy cancellations and, at worst, claims denials
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NewsOpen GI appoints new non-executive director
‘Open GI is at an exciting point in its lifecycle and I am delighted to be joining the talented and dedicated team,’ says new appointee
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NewsNew chairs appointed at Benefact Group and Benefact Trust
‘We’re all excited and energised to deliver more commercial success knowing that in doing so, we can give back even more to society,’ says new appointee
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NewsUK experienced 204 nationally significant cyber attacks in last year
In its ninth annual report, the National Cyber Security Centre revealed the diversity and volume of cyber threats UK firms now regularly face and highlighted the growing need for resilience
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NewsCovéa partners with The AA over new van insurance product
‘Vans have long been the backbone of British industry, and our partnership with Covéa will help protect van drivers,’ says head
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NewsWTW releases updated version of rating and analytics software Radar
‘We are investing heavily in this evolving technology, which is critical to our strategy of delivering advanced, data-driven solutions,’ says insurance and technology lead
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NewsAviva launches online risk management education platform
‘This platform reflects a shared ambition to combine trusted risk expertise with intuitive technology, helping businesses build confidence and capability in the face of evolving risks,’ says technical manager
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IT InterviewJohn Milliken and Sam Leonard-Williams: Consumer trust pays dividends
In a world where consumers have access to more information than ever, is trust becoming one of the most valuable assets a company can have?
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NewsInstall simple flood defences to save the UK £740m – Flood Re
‘We are urging government and industry to treat resilience with the same urgency as insurance and defence investment – because families can’t afford to wait,’ says director
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NewsSmall brokers should not 'succumb' to soft market pressures – Gauntlet Group
‘Our soft market approach has to be new business, new business, new business,’ says managing director
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NewsMotor and home premiums drop again in third quarter of 2025
‘The key question now is how much further prices can realistically fall before we see renewed upward pressure,’ says product manager
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NewsMining insurance market sees rate drops as new carriers and capacity enter
‘The mining insurance market is ripe for optimisation, but success hinges on proactive risk management,’ says global mining leader
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NewsRecent home insurance GWP growth masking issues beneath the surface – Oxbow Partners
Although GWP has been rising, the UK home insurance market is showing signs of fragile foundations, with falling policy numbers, rising claims costs and low consumer confidence putting sustained pressure on profitability
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NewsAI is reshaping insurance ‘gradually’ – Economist Impact
’Agentic AI has the potential to fundamentally change how insurers operate – not by replacing expertise, but by complementing it,’ says expert
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NewsHow agentic AI can improve customer outcomes and balance sheets
‘You need to be sure that you can trust the system, in particular in claims,’ says chief product officer
