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Sonia Habib: Kovrilo launch followed a decade of refusing to accept ‘a limit in the sky’

2026-09-23T07:00:00+01:00By Harriet Scott

Almost nine months into launching a new MGA, the commercial director reflects on the opportunities that ‘come from being hungry, determined and not necessarily taking no for an answer’

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Allianz UK expands financial lines digital trading capability

2026-09-10T12:55:00+01:00By James Cowen

’We know brokers value speed, simplicity and access to underwriting expertise and these enhancements are designed to support that,’ says director of digital trading

News Analysis

ETrading enters ‘next phase’ as brokers demand speed and flexibility

2026-08-12T07:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

Insurance Times’ latest eTrading research revealed how brokers are changing the way they trade digitally, with speed, flexibility and access to more complex risks emerging as key priorities

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Markel launches new UK broker eTrading portal

2026-08-05T12:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

‘Brokers want to spend their time supporting clients and placing business, not navigating multiple systems,’ says divisional director

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WATCH: eTrading performance webinar in association with Aviva

2026-08-05T09:02:00+01:00By Insurance Times

In this webinar, produced in association with Aviva, Insurance Times explores the findings of the Insurance Times Five Star Rating Report: eTrading 2026

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ETrading set to be ‘core’ component for Markel UK as it bolsters capabilities – Lee Mooney

2026-08-04T06:00:00+01:00By Katie Scott

As the specialist insurer stacks up star improvements in Insurance Times’ annual eTrading report, managing director confirms additional investment in talent, AI and products in a bid to continue upwards trajectory

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Open GI launches new MGA landlord product

2026-07-15T13:00:00+01:00By Pippa Davison

’We are keen to use this latest product launch to increase our Open GI broker distribution and ultimately continue to achieve our long-term growth aspirations,’ says group head of distribution.

IT Interview

Mark Thomas: The chief executive building a new model for SME insurance growth

2026-07-13T08:00:00+01:00By Iris Hakaj

Compare My Insurance chief executive Mark Thomas has built the broker around a digital-first model, targeting the underserved SME market while investing in technology, talent and data to support rapid expansion.

News Analysis

Managing complexity and service are the future eTrade battlegrounds

2026-07-06T07:00:00+01:00By Simon Bloomfield

Simon Bloomfield, head of imarket at Polaris UK, examines the findings of this year’s Insurance Times eTrading report

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The Five Star verdict on eTrading: the factors behind success or failure

With eTrading rapidly evolving, Insurance Times has carried out a webinar exploring what is happening in the fast changing area that is central to the industry’s future in association with Zurich UK.

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