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Sonia Habib: Kovrilo launch followed a decade of refusing to accept ‘a limit in the sky’
Almost nine months into launching a new MGA, the commercial director reflects on the opportunities that ‘come from being hungry, determined and not necessarily taking no for an answer’
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Mission to launch ninth UK MGA in 2026
’Mission is in an exciting period of growth with Kovrilo marking our second launch of 2025 and other innovative, exceptional MGAs still to come,’ says chief executive
The Big Question: Is UKGI distinguishing intentional D&I from performative action?
UK general insurance (UKGI) has placed increasing emphasis on inclusive and ethical cultures – but is the industry effectively distinguishing intentional diversity and inclusion (D&I) from performative action, and where is further progress needed?
Briefing: Forget escape, it’s water itself we need to start insuring
Persistent drought and the UK water sector’s instability raise important questions for the sector around the potential provision of new products
Briefing: Evolving crash for cash threat hits UK motorists and insurers with more sophisticated tactics
Detective inspector Chris O’Donovan, deputy head of the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, explains how crash for cash fraud has evolved to now feature identity theft elements and greater use of mopeds
Sonia Habib: Kovrilo launch followed a decade of refusing to accept ‘a limit in the sky’
Almost nine months into launching a new MGA, the commercial director reflects on the opportunities that ‘come from being hungry, determined and not necessarily taking no for an answer’
Anne Bardsley: From Saturday filing clerk to south west growth leader
After a spell on the client side and a search for what she describes as a ‘unicorn’, Bardsley has returned to the UK broking market with a mission
Scott Egan: SiriusPoint ready to redeploy capital as market softens
Chief executive says four years of turnaround work have put SiriusPoint on stronger footing with cedants and ratings agencies
Sonia Habib: Kovrilo launch followed a decade of refusing to accept ‘a limit in the sky’
Almost nine months into launching a new MGA, the commercial director reflects on the opportunities that ‘come from being hungry, determined and not necessarily taking no for an answer’
Fraud Charter: AI-generated ‘swamp of activity’ threatens to overwhelm insurer fraud and complaints teams
TechTalk: Insurtech revolution enters a ‘second coming’ as investment shifts
Kaspar Harsaae: Software platform founder to launch MGA as proof of concept
Briefing: Insurance sector offers trust and opportunity as students face results day
Briefing: Robotic repairs and drone delivery – the future of insurance is hardware
Briefing: Forget escape, it’s water itself we need to start insuring
Sonia Habib: Kovrilo launch followed a decade of refusing to accept ‘a limit in the sky’
Insurer operational capacity is limiting quoting, but AI offers an ‘infinite’ ability to scale
Fraud Charter: AI-generated ‘swamp of activity’ threatens to overwhelm insurer fraud and complaints teams
Briefing: Evolving crash for cash threat hits UK motorists and insurers with more sophisticated tactics
Insurance’s knowledge gap: ‘We lose personalities, we lose judgement’
Opinion: Brokers evolve beyond distribution to take on industry-wide marketeer remit
Soft market, hard lessons? The hidden risks behind broader cover
Briefing: How to lose friends and alienate Rolex wearers
Only specialist lines see growth as commercial sector suffers seventh quarter of GWP falls
Jim Summers and John Fletcher: Building the new Willis Re
Beyond the D-word – does insurance still believe in diversity?
Briefing: Dive In is ending – DEI cannot end with it
Matt Cox: Turning claims into a strategic asset at Allianz UK requires a 'mindset shift'
Briefing: Are large retailers aiming to disrupt the UK insurance market?
Ellie Jackson: From ‘ditzy’ apprentice to ‘tenacious’ broker MD in five years – How thoughtful succession planning is unlocking new growth opportunities at Robert Gerrard
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