All articles by Harry McNeil – Page 6
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NewsBroker feedback drives Zurich’s latest SME fleet eTrade update
‘Accepting NCD histories for new fleet business is a direct response to feedback that brokers have given us,’ says head of SME
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NewsUK motorists face payout gap as write-offs outstrip insurance cover
‘A total loss can be financially devastating for most drivers – comprehensive insurance often isn’t enough to cover the cost of replacing a vehicle,’ says operations manager
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NewsProtesters project ‘toxic’ images onto insurers’ City offices
‘Axa and AIG present themselves as protecting homes and families, yet continue to underwrite projects that accelerate climate breakdown and fuel conflict,’ says spokesperson
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NewsMGA chief executive resigns following internal probe
‘We will continue to build our business based on values which embrace ambition, excellence and collaboration,’ says Brown and Brown spokesperson
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 1 to 5 September 2025
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News AnalysisMarket reacts to another Blueprint Two delay
‘Anyone waiting for Blueprint Two is paying a waiting premium,’ says co-founder and president
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NewsLloyd’s syndicate discontinues standalone offshore energy underwriting
‘This decision reflects our continued commitment to portfolio discipline and ensuring alignment with both our performance objectives and evolving risk appetite,’ says chief executive
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NewsAxa UK reinforces customer and culture strategy with new appointments
’I am thrilled to welcome two new appointments to my senior leadership team,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Why so many say ‘I fell into’ insurance – and why that’s changing
‘We’re a global leader. We contribute 2% to the UK’s GDP. We employ 60,000 people and nobody’s bothered to tell anybody that this thing exists,’ says chief executive officer
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NewsAon offers fleet operators cover reviews through FORS partnership
‘Through our free insurance and risk review, FORS operators will gain insight into potential gaps in cover,’ says head of SME partnerships
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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
