Yiannis Kotoulas
Yiannis is deputy 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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News AnalysisBriefing: Unwrapping the FCA’s super complaint response
There was nothing particularly exciting about the regulator’s statement on the home and travel insurance markets, but what did we expect?
NewsFCA commits to market improvements in home and travel super complaint response
’We’ll be monitoring consumer outcomes and will continue to hold firms and their senior leaders to account for making improvements, to help build trust and make sure people get fair value insurance,’ says the FCA’s director of competition and interim director of insurance
IT InterviewDerek Coles: UGL Insurance’s chief executive talks ‘recalibrating’ after completing ‘three years in one’
’We’re like a chameleon, or a leopard that can change its spots – we can be different things to different markets and that’s what gives our business flexibility,’ chief executive tells Insurance Times
NewsFantasy Football: Two top performers answer the pressing questions
This week, Insurance Times speaks to Konsileo’s Charlie Huffam and Allianz’ Steve Fisher
NewsFantasy Football: Konsileo’s Charlie Huffam Q&A
Charlie Huffam, construction insurance specialist at Konsileo, talks to Insurance Times about his strong performance in this year’s Fantasy Football league
NewsInsurance sector ‘has work to do to rebuild customer relationships’ – Fairer Finance
Fairer Finance said that the “collapse in customer switching behaviour may help explain the modest claims improvements, as insurers may have belatedly recognised the need to improve retention through better claims handling, rather than relying on customer inertia alone”.
NewsBroker appoints ex-Beazley leader as head of data
’With his breadth of experience across data and data architecture, he will be a real asset to the team as we enhance our capabilities and support better outcomes for our clients and people,’ says firm’s chief information officer
NewsFantasy Football: Time for your free hit?
Insurance Times asks whether now is the right time to play one of the game’s power chips
IT InterviewManjit Rana: Clearspeed’s metal detector approach to claims fraud
’We can identify who’s safe and who needs frisking to confirm they’re not a risk. The metal detector doesn’t put a barrier down that stops you flying when it beeps red – it just points out the need for a secondary check,’ explains executive vice president
NewsFantasy Football: Lumara Insurance’s Mark Greig Q&A
Lumara Insurance underwriting manager Mark Greig talks to Insurance Times about his strong performance in this year’s Fantasy Football league
NewsInsurance broker jailed for diverting customer payments into personal account
’While these cases may be rare, we work hard to ensure those behind insider frauds who are abusing their positions are brought to justice and we’re pleased with the result,’ says head of financial crime intelligence and investigations
AnalysisBroker CEO Forum: Industry must make talent development ‘strategic and intentional’
’Having better, more well rounded individuals that understand all facets of the market is a real investment in the industry of the future,’ says insurer’s head of retail
News AnalysisSector should not aim to implement AI as a ‘be-all and end-all’ solution
’The AI can recommend a course of action, but the handler has to take the final decision,’ says chief executive
NewsAxa XL appoints QBE director as retail CUO
The appointee ’will be a great addition to our UK and Lloyd’s business unit’, says chief underwriting officer
NewsWestfield Specialty appoints UK-based international president
’We have made significant investments – in terms of new capital, products, executive teams and into new and existing talents – which have helped us to deliver very positive results,’ says global president
IT InterviewRoss Dingwall: Mission’s new chief executive on ‘turbocharging growth’
’We’ve got substantial growth plans for the business and are looking for it to be eight to 10 times bigger than it is today in 2030, across the UK and Europe,’ says recently appointed chief executive
AnalysisBriefing: Digital ID is no panacea for fraud – and implementation challenges lay ahead
While the benefits of easily validated identification may seem obvious, the sector must ensure it navigates the implementation of digital IDs with care and consideration
NewsFantasy Football: The haves and have nots of who’s in form
Insurance Times looks at those managers most in form, before providing some tips for this gameweek
NewsAllianz UK announces raft of senior leadership changes
’These are positive moves for the individuals involved as well as for Allianz UK,’ says chief executive
NewsFantasy Football: Insurance Times’ David Rattray Q&A
Insurance Times speaks to head of digital product and audience David Rattray about his strong performance in this year’s Fantasy Football league
