All articles by Harry McNeil
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NewsMS Amlin simplifies structure to trade under single brand
‘Giving our customers clarity whenever they see the name MS Amlin is a natural and positive step forward for us,’ says chief executive
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NewsCFC hires former Covea leader as new CTO
‘CFC’s tech roadmap is like no other insurance business,’ says new appointee
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NewsRejected pet damage claims hit £801m as owners unaware of home cover limitations
‘It’s clear from our survey that many pet owners don’t realise their home insurance probably won’t cover them if their pet causes damage,’ says home insurance professional
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NewsBrokers warned as Middle East tensions push war risk premiums up 60% – GlobalData
‘War risk cover, once a niche product, is re-emerging as a critical discussion point,’ says data and analytics firm
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NewsLiberty appoints 28-year industry head to lead UK casualty claims
‘Her leadership will be instrumental as we evolve our claims offering,’ says head
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NewsIUA names three new directors under new chief executive
‘With two new directors for underwriting and claims, we will be able to provide members with a more focussed service for their day-to-day operations,’ says chief executive
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NewsGoogle warns that hackers are targeting insurance firms
‘The insurance industry should be on high alert,’ says chief analyst
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NewsAllianz UK set to cut 650 jobs by end of 2025
’We are investing in a multiyear transformation programme to become a simpler, digital-led, leaner business,’ says Allianz UK spokesperson
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NewsAtec announces first acquisition since securing PE backing
’It is the perfect stepping stone for Atec into the SME space,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisTechTalk: When AI acts alone, who is to blame? Insurers confront the unthinkable
‘AI is beginning to have motivation of its own – that’s a different kind of risk,’ said senior law firm partner
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NewsMarsh launches €1bn insurance facility as data centre demand grows
‘Data centres are fast becoming the fourth utility and are the engine rooms of the global economy,’ says chief executive
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NewsERS announces new personal lines and agriculture head
‘Both [portfolios] are service led propositions, supported by expert broker facing teams [and] our latest, enriched, real-time pricing models,’ says new head
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: What steps should UKGI take to inspire young people to embrace a career in insurance?
Senior leaders across the sector argue that insurance must be reimagined and rebranded for young people – not as a monolithic industry of admin and jargon, but as a dynamic, meaningful and diverse career landscape
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NewsIndustry responds as Reeves unveils £4.2bn flood defence pledge
’Underfunding flood defence programmes could cost the government far more in the long run,’ warns RSA CUO
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NewsExtinction Rebellion to demand RFU drop Allianz in protest
A protest is set to go ahead at the Premiership rugby final this weekend
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NewsRising cyber risk drives Markel to launch new insurtech proposition
‘We want to disrupt traditional insurance products, as well as how customers view the role of the insurer,’ says head
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NewsCII launches 2025 New Generation Programme with expanded eligibility
The initiative will welcome financial services professionals for the first time
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NewsMarkerstudy makes senior hire as it announces new consumer lending division
‘The insurance premium finance market needs to adapt and innovate,’ says new hire
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NewsFather and son sentenced for role in £60,000 ghost broking scam
‘Confiscation proceedings should send a clear message that Ifed will use its full suite of options to ensure that ghost brokers do not benefit from criminal activity’, says DC
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NewsBroker expands UK presence with new Wales office
‘Wales is an important part of our growth strategy,’ says managing director
