All articles by Harry McNeil – Page 2
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News‘I had nothing to lose’ – Graduate lands Howden role after street pitch
’As soon as I ordered the sandwich board, I knew there was no going back,’ says intern
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NewsHDI Global makes three senior hires to bolster ESG strategy
‘Sustainability and ESG risks in insurance are no longer a niche concern — they are a boardroom imperative for corporations,’ says executive
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NewsWillis launches Markel-backed bloodstock insurance affinity proposition
‘We are delighted to launch the first fully embedded bloodstock solution, making insurance easy to access and quick to arrange,’ says the head of GB affinity
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News AnalysisInsurers warn directors as ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence comes into force
’The direct scope of the offence applies only to the very largest companies, but the ripple effects will be felt throughout supply chains, bringing smaller businesses into scope as associated persons,’ says underwriter
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 25 to 29 August 2025
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NewsDigital distributor partners with Peach to launch scheme that covers creatives
‘We identified a gap in the creatives sector for the right protection available online at the right price,’ says commercial director
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NewsOIC portal savings ‘at risk’ as non-tariff personal injury claims surge past 50%
Data analytics firm warns that rising non-tariff personal injury claims following a road traffic accident could erode whiplash reform gains
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NewsNearly 500 victims transferred funds to ‘ruthless’ fraudsters posing as FCA
‘Fraudsters are ruthless. They attempt to steal money from innocent victims by impersonating the FCA,’ says executive director
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: What impact could greenwashing have on insurance provision and management?
Greenwashing – a practice whereby companies make misleading or false claims to appear more environmentally friendly and sustainable than they actually are – is emerging as a challenge for insurers and brokers, with potential reputational, regulatory and legal consequences
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NewsInsurance documents still rival classic novels in length – Fairer Finance
‘Two years on from the introduction of Consumer Duty and many policy documents and T&Cs from across financial services are still far too complex and lengthy,’ says managing director
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NewsFantasy Football: Early risks pay off in GW1
With GW1 wrapped up, who has taken the early bragging rights in the Insurance Times Fantasy Football League?
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NewsTravel insurance payouts reach £472m for 2024 – ABI
Trade association has published travel insurance tips designed to encourage best practice when insurance customers are buying cover
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NewsRange Rover fraud lands Somerset man in court
‘If you think you can deceive the police and your insurance company, think again. We will uncover the truth and when we do, the consequences can be severe,’ says detective constable
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NewsNetwork launches client money receipt servicing service to cut broker admin burden
‘Brokers are acutely aware that client money is a key regulatory responsibility, so it is essential that the process is both fully compliant and efficient too,’ says accounting manager
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NewsFormer international rugby player joins Howden
‘I am a results-driven professional focused on building long lasting, meaningful business relationships, which makes Howden the perfect fit for me,’ says appointee
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NewsCommercial MGA expands per location capacity limit to £70m
‘This is a vote of confidence from our capacity providers that we are being trusted to write policies at this higher limit,’ says chief executive
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NewsWillis launches auto-follow facility that offers discount on lead pricing
‘Gemini represents a significant advancement in our ability to support clients with robust and reliable capacity,’ says global head of placement
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NewsAviva-backed AI broker warns that big brokers will ’fall behind’ without tech adoption
‘Whether you’re big or small, the customer wants are the same – better cover, better price and better service,’ says chief operating officer
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NewsAllianz upgrades SME trading tools to help brokers tackle underinsurance
’We are constantly listening and acting upon broker feedback to make digital trading as easy as possible for our partners and clients,’ says head
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NewsPen Underwriting strikes PI capacity partnership to support UK solicitors
‘As a specialist class, solicitors’ PI naturally lends itself to this new form of capacity partnership for Pen, with our 25-year track record of disciplined sustainable underwriting,’ says CEO
