Yiannis Kotoulas
Yiannis is editor at Insurance Times and the winner of 2023’s Most Promising Newcomer and 2024’s Story of the Year prizes at the Biba Media and Journalism Awards.
With a particular interest in regulation, technology, innovation and political stories, he has covered issues from the multioccupancy buildings scandal to the insurance implications of quantum computing and the growth of new markets.
He graduated with a degree in history from the University of Exeter in 2017 and cut his teeth in journalism at a dental magazine. Before moving into the world of insurance in 2022, he also worked as a senior reporter at a magazine for opticians.
Outside of work, Yiannis is an obsessive Arsenal fan and enjoys the simple things – long country walks, a good book and the pub.
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- yiannis.kotoulas@insurancetimes.co.uk
News AnalysisBriefing: Social media harm is becoming a casualty accumulation risk
That this entirely modern issue is now showing up in courts means that insurers cannot rely on historical loss experience to capture the size and scope of the associated risk
NewsSedgwick identifies £41m in fraud savings across 2025
’Insurance fraud is a daily crime with serious financial impact. And this isn’t a victimless issue – not only does it strike at the heart of global markets, but it impacts genuine customers,’ says head of fraud
NewsAdd-on specialist MGA launches pothole product for brokers
’With the number of potholes continuing to rise across the UK, it’s more important than ever for vehicle owners to protect themselves against the rising cost of repairs,’ says managing director
NewsLloyd’s must ‘bring forward the talent of the future’ – Patrick Tiernan
’We must become a leading hub for the next generation of insurance talent and the preferred partner in innovation,’ market states
NewsMGA appoints Liberty veteran as new PI leader
’With his leadership qualities, he will play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding our portfolio in the years ahead, ensuring we continue to build a proposition anchored in expertise, discipline and strong broker relationships,’ says chief executive
NewsInternational fraud networks seeing ‘crossover’ with UK insurance industry
’There’s definitely crossover with some of these gangs moving across borders, which creates some jurisdictional issues – and I see that being a continuing, increased risk,’ says head of financial crime intelligence and investigations
NewsPothole-related motor claims hit record high as Cambridgeshire city tops list
‘It’s no secret that the UK’s road are suffering badly, with the strain clearly showing on cars and vans from the growing number of potholes on our main roads and side streets,’ says Tesco Insurance chief customer officer
News AnalysisTechTalk: Enhanced underwriting prompts ‘transformational stage’ for insurance
The acceleration in digitally enhanced insurance placement across the London market is redefining the centuries-old process of follow trading
News AnalysisIn Focus: Does telematics remain untapped, or is the tech overhyped?
Telematics technology is a controversial topic for insurance sector professionals, with benefits and challenges seeming to hold equal sway. So, does the tech have more to give, or has its capabilities simply been talked up?
News AnalysisInsurance fraud sector exemplifies the ‘good and bad uses of AI’
’Fraudsters are using AI in the same way that we are looking to use it within our organisations, such as for reconnaissance, target identification and research – the world of AI fraud is moving very quickly and is going to be a challenge for us,’ says director
NewsLloyd’s launches new five year strategy to ‘return Lloyd’s to its roots’
’We’re talking about total innovation, actually bringing risk to the fore so that it can be the difference between taking a risk or not. That returns Lloyd’s to its roots of being a market first,’ says chief executive
IT InterviewShirley Woolham: Minster Law’s ‘path back to profitability’ following legal changes
’While the RTA claims car park for personal injury has been significantly reduced over recent years, the nature and type of those accidents is going to continue to evolve and keep presenting new challenges,’ says law firm’s chief executive
NewsFantasy Football: Howden’s Alexander Webb Q&A
Howden Consumer and Local Commercial divisional director Alexander Webb talks to Insurance Times about his strong performance in this year’s Fantasy Football league
News AnalysisBriefing: Shockwaves will be felt in London as missiles fly in the Persian Gulf
The situation around the Persian Gulf remains fluid, but insurers and their customers are likely in for a sustained period of supply chain shocks and increased costs
News AnalysisOlga Collins: WBN leader says brokers must become ‘an extension’ of corporate risk management
The Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) chief executive discusses the changing role of brokers, the importance of active risk management and emphasises the vital need for advisory-led relationships
NewsFantasy Football: WTW’s Tony Wright Q&A
WTW’s real estate practice executive director talks to Insurance Times about achieving manager of the month for February in this year’s Fantasy Football league
NewsAllianz posts 30% increased operating profit in UK for FY 2025 results
’We also reduced our COR by two percentage points, increased operating profit by almost 30% and improved productivity by 10%,’ says chief executive
NewsHiscox announces $300m share buyback as it improves COR for FY25
‘We have achieved multi year growth and margin expansion through new products, deeper distribution, the deployment of new technologies and the execution of our change programme,’ says group chief executive
NewsFCA details insurance ambitions for 2026 in new Regulatory Priorities report
’We want to raise standards and improve access to insurance. And we want to enable firms to grow and innovate, including by simplifying our rules,’ says director of competition and interim director of insurance at the regulator
NewsDestination Insurance: Reticence to upskill staff is an attitude challenge for firms
Upskilling and continuous development is not something that should benefit the entire industry collaboratively rather than competed over, say roundtable attendees
