Innovation Hour - 27th February 2026

Our February 2026 guest is Iryna Chekanava, who is an insurance innovation expert with over a decade of experience in product development, technology partnerships, and business growth. In her current role as a Senior Innovation Underwriter at Chaucer, she develops, evaluates, and underwrites innovative insurance solutions through research, design, and testing.

Chaucer is known as an innovation leader in the insurance sector, but how do they do it? Join this month’s innovation hour with Iryna Chekanava from Chaucer to find out.

Iryna will share why innovation is so important and how their approach delivers sustainable success that is the envy of the market. You’ll learn how Chaucer collaborates and partners to bring a continual delivery of innovative products and services. Don’t miss it!

Event sponsor: Sønr

Sønr helps (re)insurers scout and connect with best-in-class investment, acquisition and partnership opportunities.

Their clients include Allianz, Chaucer, Munich Re, Generali, Guy Carpenter, Lloyd’s Lab, Liberty Mutual, Travelers, Tokio Marine and QBE.

Alongside Sønr’s market intelligence platform, which tracks 3.5+ million companies globally, they have a team of researchers who can help you better understand market trends, track competitor innovation and identify the right startups for your business.

For more information and to get in touch: https://sonr.global/