James Cowen
James is the 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.
He took up the position of deputy news editor at Insurance Times in March 2023, before being promoted to his current role in May 2024.
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
NewsArch Insurance International appoints new chief information officer
’He will play a central role in delivering modernisation of our infrastructure,’ says chief operating officer
NewsTesco Insurance moves into new 19,108 sq ft office in Glasgow
’Throughout the planning and design process, colleagues told us what was important to them in a workplace,’ says chief customer officer
NewsPIB Group chief executive steps down after 11 years
’I will remain close to the business in my new role and I’m looking forward to our next chapter,’ says chief executive
NewsCompletion date for Zurich's £8.1bn Beazley takeover revealed
A court hearing has been scheduled to sign off the sale
NewsMarkel appoints new head of UK construction
’We needed someone with deep expertise and vision to build and grow what is already a successful proposition,’ says UK director of underwriting
NewsZurich promotes for new UK head of commercial insurance
’I’m excited to take on this role at such an important time for our customers and the market,’ says appointee
NewsHood Group appoints new chief executive
’I look forward to working with the team to build on those foundations, develop our capabilities and identify new opportunities for sustainable growth,’ says appointee
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This chip allows you to change your whole team without it costing you any points
NewsMS Amlin chief executive joins LMA board
’We look forward to working with him as we continue to advocate for our members and make the market a better place,’ says chief executive
NewsFMG expands senior leadership team with two new hires
’It’s important that our leadership structure evolves with the needs of our clients and markets,’ says managing director
NewsAviva promotes for new Scotland and Northern Ireland branch manager
’I’m proud to take on the role of branch manager as we strengthen our support of brokers and clients,’ says appointee
NewsAllianz UK expands financial lines digital trading capability
’We know brokers value speed, simplicity and access to underwriting expertise and these enhancements are designed to support that,’ says director of digital trading
NewsBroker Broadway renews sleeve sponsorship agreement with football club
’We’re delighted to welcome Broadway Insurance Partners back for a second season as our official sleeve sponsor,’ says commercial manager
News AnalysisBriefing: What UK flight chaos means for insurers – and is parametric insurance key?
Insurers could be facing a busy period, with the Civil Aviation Authority highlighting that while airlines have responsibilities to look after passengers, ‘extraordinary circumstances’ mean ’they are unlikely to be entitled to compensation for delays or cancellations that were directly caused’ by an air traffic control issue
NewsNorthern Ireland broker targets £100m GWP with new growth strategy
’We are building the capability and scale needed to reach our target,’ says managing director
NewsWillis Re appoints new chief executive
’He is one of the most experienced, entrepreneurial, driven and technologically astute people in our industry,’ says board member
NewsInsurance Times’ Destination Insurance conference to return in January 2027
Destination Insurance has been created to be an ongoing, editorially driven campaign that seeks to support the UK general insurance and London markets in addressing talent challenges and helping the industry to become a properly earmarked destination for fulfilling careers
NewsBroker appoints ex-Tesco Insurance leader as new non executive chair
’I look forward to working with the executive leadership, the board and the wider team,’ says appointee
NewsAviva launches MGA hybrid fronting proposition
’We’re bringing something different to the MGA market by combining fronting capabilities with meaningful risk retention,’ says head
NewsBrown and Brown makes first retail acquisition in Scotland
’Our first acquisition in Scotland is an exciting milestone for us,’ says retail chief executive
