James Cowen
James is the deputy news editor at Insurance Times and joined the publication after several years working as a reporter.
His career began in 2019, when he joined a local north London newspaper after graduating from the University of Sheffield with a first-class honours degree in journalism.
Now working within the insurance sector, James has a particular focus on motor, M&A activity and financial reporting.
Outside of work, James supports Arsenal, enjoys watching Formula 1, talks about the key news going on in the motorsport for his video blog and unsurprisingly is a keen go-karter.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 (0)20 7618 3076
- Email:
- james.cowen@insurancetimes.co.uk
NewsThe biggest people moves announced this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest appointments from this week
NewsAon completes £10.6bn NFP acquisition ‘faster than anticipated’
’It is a historic day for our firm,’ says chief executive
NewsAllianz announces new LV=Broker MD as Crane departs ahead of rebrand
’With this exciting new chapter ahead, now feels a natural point for Mike to hand over the reins,’ says managing director
NewsJMG Group announces new regional managing director following acquisitions
He will be tasked with growing and supporting JMG’s acquired broker businesses
NewsABI clamps down on motor premium finance charges
’The principles announced today are one of a raft of actions we are taking to tackle the cost of motor insurance,’ says director
NewsCrawford and Company appoints new UK chief customer officer
’She is the ideal person to take the lead in representing customer needs in the claims process,’ says c-suite
NewsAllianz to enhance fraud prevention as scammers turn to AI and deep fakes
’We remain committed to combatting fraud,’ says director
News AnalysisConcerns raised that risks placed on eTrading platforms could ‘go too far’
’There’s now far too many technical risks that are now going through an eTrade model,’ says technical director
NewsZurich UK announces new MGA deal
’We are poised to set new standards in the commercial van and telematics space,’ says founder
News'Record breaking’ amount of IPT collected as premiums rise
’Reducing or removing IPT would be a step in the right direction,’ says head of insurance consulting
NewsArch Insurance International names new deputy chief executive
’Her appointment forms part of our ongoing growth plans,’ says chief executive
NewsUpdate issued on RSA and NIG integration as brand name yet to be decided
’We haven’t made a full decision as to what that brand looks like,’ says chief executive
NewsExpected closing date of Aon and NFP deal revealed
’The acquisition will advance our relevance to clients, create opportunities for our colleagues and further strengthen our shared cultural values,’ says chief executive
NewsSabre announces new chair following external search
‘I look forward to working with the board and our management team,’ says new appointee
News‘Very tough’ personal lines market could drive more broker M&A
’The personal lines market, car in particular, is extraordinarily hard,’ says chief operating officer
NewsMGA secures new long-term capacity deal
The deal ’represents an exciting evolution for our social housing business’, says managing director
NewsJensten secures £170m funding boost as it prepares to make further acquisitions
’The business is poised to convert its strong pipeline of new opportunities,’ says chief financial officer
NewsBroker announces another scheme deal with car club
The ’features are specifically designed to support the future preservation and enjoyment of these cars’, says partnerships director
NewsNapo ‘first pet insurer’ in UK to offer medical cover for XL Bullies
’We decided to create this policy after speaking to several pet parents who’ve struggled getting access to healthcare,’ says chief executive
NewsMotor premiums ‘may be turning a corner’ as prices drop
’The latest pricing data suggests the relentless rise in prices may finally be turning a corner,’ says head
