Ones to watch in 2026: Future Power List contenders
These industry leaders narrowly missed out on a place in Insurance Post’s 2026 Power List, but based on their role, career to date and growing influence look set to feature in future rankings.
Philippe Domart, CoveaPhilippe Domart became CEO of Covea Insurance UK on 1 April, stepping into the role after a brief and somewhat opaque leadership interlude that saw
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