All articles by Yiannis Kotoulas – Page 5
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NewsMotor market currently ‘at about the softest point in the cycle’ – Geoff Carter
‘Our view is that the market is substantially underpriced on new business at the moment – the pendulum has swung too far,’ says chief executive
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NewsInsurers must prepare for the ‘messy middle’ of journey towards autonomous vehicles – Zego’s Sten Saar
’These are challenges to immediately start thinking about solving – because that’s where the winners and losers in auto insurance will be defined,’ says chief executive
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NewsInsurance sector can become ‘living, breathing companion’ – Allianz’s Sirma Boshnakova
‘We must work together to create connected platforms where friction is not tolerated and the customer experience is paramount,’ says management board member
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NewsInsurance firms built on ‘an AI substrate’ will thrive – Lemonade’s Daniel Schreiber
‘Our customer satisfaction scores go up every time we move something from humans to AI,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: The UK’s unique opportunity to create a world-first ‘insurer of state’
Insurtech leader argues that risk management could become ’a proactive and strategic arm of government’ with the right model
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NewsSabre posts COR of 84.2% for 2024
’We grew strongly in the first half of the year when market conditions were attractive and we maintained our strict underwriting discipline despite a steep decline in market prices during the second half,’ says chief executive
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NewsChancellor meets FCA as ‘radical plan to cut red tape’ announced
’Appropriate regulation of our financial services is essential to a well-functioning system, but it must also be proportionate if it’s going to encourage the innovation, investment and growth our customers and economy need,’ says ABI director
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NewsFantasy Football: Markerstudy’s Richard Rhee Q&A
Insurance Times talks to Markerstudy’s head of pet underwriting, Richard Rhee, about his Fantasy Football league-topping performance in February
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IT InterviewAlex Jomaa: Brokers ‘have been let down by insurers’ on customer cyber education
’What you have to keep in mind about the cyber crime industry is that it is an industry, that it is hugely lucrative and is dependent upon skilled technicians to deliver the various stages of an attack with different skill sets,’ says CUO
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NewsCyber MGA expands into mid-market
’Our aim is to make it easier for brokers to provide clients with access to insurance without getting bogged down with lengthy exchanges,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsFCA and PRA confirm ‘no plans’ to take regulatory D&I proposals further
The FCA and PRA initially consulted on proposed rules and expectations around diversity and inclusion for regulated firms in September 2023
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NewsBackchat: March 2025
Delicious industry dining, a Roman footprint in the Square Mile, brokers on the box and a competitive rowing career – what has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…
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NewsFCA signals potential ‘industry-wide redress scheme’ for motor finance commissions
’Under a redress scheme, firms would be responsible for determining whether customers have lost out due to the firm’s failing,’ says regulator
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NewsWATCH: Palestine Action protestors target Allianz City office in latest protest
Activists from protest group Palestine Action have climbed and occupied Allianz’s Gracechurch Street location in the latest of a string of protests aimed at the insurer
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NewsFantasy Football: Fixtures to target
Insurance Times provides some tips to gain an edge on fellow managers in GW28 as the season ticks into the final stretch
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NewsApollo appoints Cabinet Office leader as new CIO
The appointee’s ’deep expertise in digital transformation and strategic leadership across the public and private sectors will be a great asset to our team,’ says group chief executive
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NewsCreating positive work environments is ‘a competitive advantage’ – NFU Mutual’s Nick Turner
’We’re going to be at a deficit of around 300,000 highly skilled roles, which is a third of the sector’s workforce,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisTechTalk: Insurance fraud and the AI arms race
’Those insurers that don’t invest or haven’t invested in this sort of technology will be left behind, if they haven’t been already,’ says head of claims counter fraud
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NewsUK insurance sector is strong because of regulation – FCA’s Matt Brewis
Despite increasing calls for deregulation, the value of a stable environment cannot be understated, says regulator
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News AnalysisBriefing: Musk and other tech disruptors have their eyes on insurance
The insurance industry is unpopular but profitable, while also largely reliant on legacy technology
