All articles by Yiannis Kotoulas – Page 3
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NewsInsurance Times Fantasy Football League returns for 2025/26
Whether returning for your second season or trying your luck as a new player, do you have what it takes to claim the insurance sector’s most impressive bragging rights?
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NewsDigital assets broker launches crypto cyber security framework
’This collaborative model encourages best practices while supporting the sector’s evolution, demonstrating our commitment to finding innovative ways to serve emerging markets,’ says cyber class underwriter
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NewsFreeholders issued legal papers over ‘national scandal’ of secret insurance commissions
’It is even more shocking that our landlords have been milking us for cash by jacking up insurance premiums with hidden commissions,’ says class action participant
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NewsOn-demand economy insurtech secures £25m in capital raise
’This raise will enable the UK business to accelerate its growth and continue to invest in products and technology to support local drivers and platform partners,’ says chief executive
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NewsInsurance Times launches AI claims survey
The information gathered will be used to benchmark AI adoption, identify key hurdles and highlight the tools and support claims professionals need to enhance their workflows
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NewsBiba calls for ‘pro-market regulation’ ahead of chancellor’s Mansion House speech
With the chancellor’s Mansion House speech scheduled for tomorrow, the trade body has asked for ’strong, proportionate regulation’
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News AnalysisChallenges present ‘most exciting times’ in market for brokers – Alastair Swift
’There are opportunities when there is a change, whether that is market hardening or softening,’ says head of specialties
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IT InterviewAlastair Swift: Willis cementing ‘deep specialty expertise’ as a ‘true differentiator’
’Others may be really interested in breadth, but we’re really interested in expertise and being leaders in our chosen fields,’ says broker’s head of specialties
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NewsUK insurance distribution M&A has ‘slowest half year’ since H1 2019 – MarshBerry
’No single buyer has so far announced more than three deals in 2025,’ explains managing director
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 30 June to 4 July 2025
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NewsUK insurance market remains ‘unchanged and buyer-friendly’ for 2025 – Aon
’It is a highly competitive environment and insurers are looking to try and differentiate themselves with the cover they offer,’ says broking director
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NewsConfused.com veteran joins Open GI as CTO
The appointee’s ’deep technical expertise, strategic vision and industry insight make him a fantastic addition’ to the leadership team, says chief executive
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NewsFCA publishes final non-financial misconduct rules for insurance sector
’Our new rules will help drive consistency across industry and support the vast majority of firms that want to do the right thing to deepen trust in financial services,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsNo insurance firms included as FCA fines fall to lowest level – Hackford
Regulatory fines figures from H1 2025 would suggest that this year is on track for a record low
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Underwriting is the lifeblood of MGAs, but claims service must not be ignored
’Most MGAs aren’t huge and haven’t really got the infrastructure to manage claims. They’re focused on underwriting, so partnering with TPAs is critical to not having to worry about managing claims,’ says underwriting development manager
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News AnalysisBriefing: Is the AI hype cycle now approaching its ‘slope of enlightenment’?
A focus on the practical upside of AI technology from UK insurance firms seems to indicate that the level of maturity around the technology has increased
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NewsWinslow and DLG leadership team to step down upon completion of Aviva’s DLG acquisition
Aviva intends to announce a new leader for the business next week, Insurance Times understands
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NewsLloyd’s must ‘redouble efforts’ to maintain global standing – New chair Roxburgh
’I’m very reassured, returning to the market after 30 years when I first worked in it, that that edge is still there,’ says market chair
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News AnalysisSector must take counter fraud messaging and education ‘to another level’
Much more work is needed to truly educate the public on the dangers of insurance fraud – and Fraud Charter attendees agreed that this had to be collaborative
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AnalysisBrokers reducing panel sizes as an ‘unintended consequence’ of regulatory burden
’The FCA like healthy competition because it works in the interests of consumers, but if regulation is driving the opposite, then it’s time to look at it,’ says regulation director
