All articles by Harry McNeil – Page 2
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News AnalysisGraham Stait: Allianz’s motor trade revamp and target to become ‘easiest to do business with’
Allianz’ director for UK markets lays out why the insurer is doubling down on mid-market motor trade, where AI is reshaping underwriting discipline and how broker expectations are driving a major service overhaul
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NewsWestfield makes senior hire as it prepares 2026 cyber rollout
‘The cyber market is an area ripe for investment and profitability,’ says divisional director
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NewsAI connector protocol MCP driving hidden exposure across portfolios, KYND warns
“Because it acts as a connective layer, MCP creates an attack surface where the impact of a single flaw can be amplified across multiple insureds and portfolios,” says chief executive
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounded up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 24 to 28 November 2025.
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NewsPub chain launches £85m action against Marsh
‘The claim will be of interest to both the insurance and hospitality sectors in examining the professional standards brokers should be held to when placing insurance for groups of companies,’ says partner
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News AnalysisThe Big Question: What will industry innovation for UKGI look like in 2026?
During 2025, artificial intelligence has quickly reshaped roles, processes and risk exposures – but what innovations and new technologies are UK general insurance participants expecting to land next year and what impact could they have on market practices?
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NewsWhitepaper warns brokers to digitise faster as competition intensifies
‘London’s wholesale broking market has reached a defining moment of transformation,’ says co-founder
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounded up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 17 to 21 November 2025.
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NewsStartup private client broker appoints industry stalwart as new chairman
‘He brings unparalleled experience and is a true stalwart of the industry,’ says founder
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NewsMGA brings in seasoned cyber leader to build new unit
‘Establishing a focused cyber underwriting capability gives Rokstone specialist expertise, enhanced market credibility and a platform to build innovative solutions,’ says global chief executive
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NewsLondon-based commercial insurer launches leadership revamp
The insurer has appointed a new chief risk and data officer and made a series of promotions
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NewsSource launches PMI referral route with Howden-owned ActiveQuote
‘By combining our expertise in general insurance with ActiveQuote’s specialist knowledge in PMI, we’re making it easier for advisers to deliver holistic protection,’ says director
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News AnalysisInsurers face growing exposure as surge in workplace stress escalates
‘The biggest overarching driver we see is awareness – we’re all far more aware of mental health and its impact on business,’ says broker
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NewsLloyd’s confirms new Council line-up after election
Lloyd’s said the latest election cycle attracted three candidates for the two available roles
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 10 to 14 November 2025
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NewsBroker switches premium finance provider in wake of Close Brothers withdrawal
‘Premium Credit stood out not just for their commercial offer, but for the way they approached the partnership,’ says managing director
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NewsCFC becomes newest ABI member
‘Joining the ABI is an important milestone for CFC – it reflects our commitment to working collaboratively with the industry to tackle emerging risks,’ says group capacity director
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NewsIndustry veteran returns from retirement to pilot drone insurer’s next phase
‘Drones are no longer a niche technology – they’re transforming industries across the globe,’ says new hire
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NewsSpecialist MGA promotes internally for new underwriting and pricing director
‘His promotion recognises the significant impact he has delivered for our business,’ says managing director
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NewsNew £100m-backed initiative aims to unlock insurer capital for global climate action
‘The only chance we have of meeting the monumental funding demands of the climate emergency is to mobilise private capital at scale,’ says chief executive
