
Savan Shah
Savan Shah is head of research at Insurance Times, working here for nearly 8 years. With a masters in data sciences and having worked in a variety of industries, Savan brings a wealth of research expertise and passion to the role.
With a particular focus on research in etrading, MGAs, digital transformation and commercial and personal lines insurance, he has been instrumental in the development of the Insurance Times 5-star ratings reports, data insight books, webinars and more. In addition, Savan works collaboratively with a variety of insurance companies, MGAs and more to transform services and products through insightful research methods.
Savan has previously worked in various research roles in the European Parliament, national and local politics in addition to working in real estate and investment funding research.
Outside of work, Savan is a big Man Utd and UFC fan and enjoys a variety of sports and outdoor activities to keep fit and healthy. Savan loves to watch films and enjoy a variety of cultural activities.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 (0)20 7618 3078
- Email:
- savan.shah@insurancetimes.co.uk
- IT Interview
Theo Duchen: Brokers of the future will be ‘half human and half bot’ when eTrading
’A lot of the more forward-thinking brokers are starting to build up a little AI or data team,’ says cochief executive
- IT Interview
Neil Galjaard Q&A: Markel helping underwriters deliver ‘more responsive’ broker service
’Our technology and professional indemnity propositions are undergoing a refresh,’ says divisional managing director
- Research
The 2023 Insurance Times Digital Adoption Report is out now
Insurance Times and Applied Systems have unveiled their joint Digital Adoption Report
- Research
Broker Service Survey 2023/24 now open – has your insurer partner provided a five star service?
The annual Insurance Times Broker Service Survey 2023/24 is now open to brokers nationwide
- Research
Revealed: Eight MGAs awarded five stars in Insurance Times’ 2023/24 MGA survey
The survey polled 1,850 UK-based brokers
- IT Interview
Tom Lawrie-Fussey Q&A: Insurers need ‘more granular data’ on vehicles’ history
’We are seeing a real hunger from insurance providers,’ says senior director of product management
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Steve Cowman Q&A: ‘Market competition a significant challenge’
’With the insurance landscape evolving rapidly, MGAs must differentiate themselves,’ says managing director
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Jaime Swindle Q&A: ‘Service has become an industry wide challenge’
’Our understanding is that MGAs have fared better with service, but we cannot become complacent,’ says chief executive
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Paul Kneafsey Q&A: The ‘biggest challenges’ facing motor MGAs
’We continue to invest a lot of resource in delivering the best customer outcomes,’ says director
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Tim Baxter Q&A: ‘Market volatility is unprecedented’
’The pressure on MGAs will be around securing capacity that allows for continued growth and development,’ says head of broker development
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Nyasha Kuwana Q&A: ‘Parametric insurance is emerging as an attractive option for reinsurance underwriters’
’This means that we are in a unique position to support both our brokers and their clients,’ says head of product
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Paul Wingfield Q&A: What the delegated MGA market should move ‘entirely away from’
’We do see an increasing number of carriers agree that this is the way to bring stability to their own participation in the MGA market,’ says managing director
- IT Interview
Neil McCarthy Q&A: ‘Constant recycling of underwriters in company markets creates further instability’
MPR Underwriting managing director provides an overview of factors impacting MGAs today
- Research
Insurance Times’ 2023 MGA survey is now open!
The 2023 Insurance Times MGA survey is now open for brokers to share views on their service experience with MGAs over the last 12 months
- Research
Insurance Times launches Five Star Rating Report: eTrading 2023 Online Ratings
Insurance Times is excited to announce the launch of 2023’s eTrading Five Star Online Ratings
- Research
Insurance Times reveals 2023 results of annual eTrading survey
Insurance Times is pleased to announce the results of the 2023 eTrading Survey, with the full report and wider findings to be published for subscribers in June
- Research
Insurance Times Five Star Rating Report: 2023 Commercial and Personal lines Online Ratings now available
Insurance Times is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Commercial and Personal Lines Online Ratings
- Latest News
Insurance Times reveals headline results from 2023’s Five Star Rating Report: Commercial and Personal Lines
The results from Insurance Times’ Five Star Rating Report: Commercial and Personal Lines 2023 are now available - how have UKGI brokers rated commercial and personal lines insurers this year?
- Latest News
Insurance Times launches 2023 ETrading survey for UK brokers
Insurance Times’ annual eTrading survey is now open for UK brokers to share their views on their eTrading experiences over the last 12 months
- IT Interview
Q&A: Investment in regional branches strengthens local broker partnerships – Axa Commercial
Axa Commercial chief executive Jon Walker tells Savan Shah how the firm is now better equipped to support SME customers