All articles by Harry McNeil – Page 13
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NewsEx-LSE leader joins Hiscox as new CTO for London market
’His experience and expertise will be key to delivering on our ambitions,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: What do the FCA’s proposal U-turns mean for UKGI?
Following the FCA’s March 2025 decision to abandon its proposed name and shame strategy and shelve new diversity and inclusion requirements, industry voices share their perspectives and discuss the possible ramifications of these decisions on the UK general insurance sector
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NewsInsurtechs team up to ‘break down the siloes that impede decision-making’
’We’re creating a seamless experience that empowers insurers to make data-driven decisions with confidence,’ says vice president
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NewsAventum-owned MGA hires to lead treaty push in specialty reinsurance
Appointee ‘brings deep technical knowledge and strategic insight’, says global chief executive
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NewsWTW expands real estate team with multiple appointments
‘The addition of these highly skilled professionals enhances our ability to provide tailored, risk-focused solutions for clients in an increasingly complex market,’ says leader
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NewsOver one-third of London market firms use AI, but concerns hinder adoption
‘We have a chance to consider how the complexities of the London specialty market can be a magnet, rather than a barrier, for deployment of intelligence as a service’ says consultant
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NewsCowbell targets £902bn UK tech sector with cyber and PI launch
‘Our experienced team of underwriters are looking forward to deepening relationships with brokers and further developing our digital distribution capabilities to better serve the UK market,’ says vice-president
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NewsCII urges accountability for AI decision-making in insurance sector
The professional body emphasised that insurance ‘professionals should always be prepared to take accountability for the outcomes created by AI’
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NewsMGA targets geographical expansion as new CFO appointed
‘Copeland has an accomplished financial background with considerable experience in the Bermuda multiline (re)insurance industry, as well as in the investment sector’, says managing partner
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NewsPartnership launches major new drone and Evtol insurance facility
‘We’re also excited because the facility provides the opportunity to support the rapidly expanding field of drone passenger services, or Evtol ’, says founder and managing director
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NewsReinsurer appoints chief finance and investment officer as two veterans retire
’He has an impressive track record and will bring a wealth of experience, expertise and energy to this new role,’ says chief executive
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NewsClimate protesters occupy commercial insurer’s office lobby
Protesters refused to leave for several hours
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NewsThe off-pitch risk – Burglars, brokers and the beautiful game
’High profile people, be it footballers or others in the public eye, are becoming more of a target,’ says director of HNW private clients
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NewsAI usage in insurance is an ‘evolution, not revolution’ – Hiscox
Insurer’s head of technology emphasises that AI is ’a tool to enhance existing practices’, rather than act as a replacement for current people and processes
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NewsWestfield Specialty makes senior hire as it launches reinsurance division
‘A refreshed and expanded reinsurance offering is an important element of Westfield Specialty’s long-term strategy for growth,’ says chief executive
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NewsFCA extends footprint with new appointments and offices abroad
’We recognise that major international investors want easier access to us and having a presence in these key regions will help achieve that,’ says executive director
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NewsAgricultural insurance veteran joins farming broker to drive regional growth
’His appointment is an important step forward as we look to move to the next level in our development,’ says managing director
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NewsAddept enters LEI market as capacity deal announced
’It is a market that has experienced challenges, ranging from a lack of customer understanding around the product, to the regulator’s focus on fair value and low levels of utilisation,’ says managing director
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NewsMGA expands combined liability coverage to include contractors
’It makes sense to broaden our horizons and to complement our core engineering products,’ says underwriter
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NewsCrash for cash scheme lands Bradford man in prison for two years
’Higgins thought he could take his insurer for a ride and defraud it out of a significant sum of money. Fraudulent claims like this push up the cost of insurance premiums for honest policyholders,’ says detective constable
