All articles by Harry McNeil
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NewsQBE predicts 40% rise in ransomware incidents by 2026
‘As British businesses expand their use of cloud infrastructure and AI tools, they are also reshaping their risk landscape,’ says cyber portfolio manager
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 20 to 24 October 2025
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NewsMarine MGA appoints seasoned yacht underwriter to board
’I’m looking forward to seeing what we can achieve with his expert guidance and support,’ says managing director
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NewsUS-based broker lines up new leadership to advance UK retail strategy
’Their appointments further strengthen our senior team as we continue to drive the business forward,’ says chief executive
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NewsFCA warns of ‘massive underinsurance’ after Jaguar Land Rover cyber shock
‘The JLR cyber incident showed how one shock ripples through the economy,’ said FCA chief executive
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NewsInsurers ‘increasing spend but still unprepared’ for third party risks
‘Many insurers are still trying to tackle tomorrow’s threats with yesterday’s tools,’ says head of insurance
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NewsJLR cyber incident ‘most economically damaging in UK history’
‘This incident appears to be the most economically damaging cyber event ever to hit the UK,’ says Cyber Monitoring Centre
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News AnalysisTop 50 Insurers 2025: Insurers warn against losing human judgment in AI race
‘AI isn’t going to replace the talents of underwriters anytime soon – having a human in the loop is essential,’ says chief underwriting officer
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News AnalysisLuisa Barile: From puppy to profit – how ManyPets learned new tricks for growth
‘I’ve told my team very clearly – I want us to be number one. Success means being the undisputed go-to for pet insurance in the UK,’ says chief executive
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NewsFraudster staged 16 fake crashes using women he met on dating sites
‘He preyed on vulnerable women, using them as pawns in staged collisions that could have ended in tragedy,’ said detective constable
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NewsBroker-MGA broadens BESS underwriting as construction risks grow
‘Europe is in the midst of a BESS boom,’ says partner
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NewsAviva declares market first as it launches automatic 24-month BI uplift
‘Aviva is proud to lead the way with an automatic 24-month business interruption cover uplift, provided free of charge,’ says managing director
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NewsTop 50 Insurers 2025: Underwriting rooted in ‘agility’ as insurers face profit pressure
‘Your price should be the right price for that customer, risk and exposure – not a reaction to market conditions,’ says managing director
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NewsFCA issues statement as motor insurer enters administration
‘Customers of the firm should consider securing alternative motor insurance as soon as possible,’ warns the FCA
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NewsAllianz UK promotes data science manager as inaugural head of AI
’I’m looking forward to working with him as we leverage AI to deliver impactful outcomes for our business, partners and customers,’ says COO
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NewsE-commerce insurance MGA secures regulatory support
‘Their oversight and backing will enable us to scale up as we support some of the UK’s largest retailers,’ says Anansi founder
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NewsReal estate reinsurance growth a focus for broker under new hire
‘There are significant international opportunities in real estate, especially in reinsurance,’ says chairman
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NewsAviva halves quote times with new digital insurance launch
‘This is another pivotal step in transforming our IT landscape and enables further growth potential for Aviva personal lines,’ says personal lines IT business partner
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NewsFormer Zurich executive joins Westfield Specialty as head of distribution
’Her arrival marks a significant step forward in our ambition to expand our distribution capabilities,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 6 to 10 October 2025
