All articles by James Cowen
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Clear Group acquires specialist fire safety and compliance consultancy
’The acquisition reflects our strategy to grow Clear Group’s risk management division,’ says chief executive
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Broker opens Cornwall office to expand south west presence
’Our new office is a significant step in our commitment to better serve clients in the south west,’ says managing director
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Manchester-based commercial broker acquired by SRG
’This is a really exciting step forward for our business,’ says managing director
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Allianz hires Ageas leader as managing director of personal broker business
’With a wealth of experience and excellent team leadership skills, he is well placed to grow our broker business profitably,’ says managing director
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Ardonagh-owned broker appoints new London chief executive
’He brings deep expertise, proven leadership and an unmatched track record,’ says president
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New specialist property and casualty wholesale broker launched
’This further demonstrates our ability to not only help launch brokers in the UK, but also facilitate their access to the European market,’ says managing director
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Blueprint Two delayed to 2028 as cost implications revealed
’I recognise that this update will come as a disappointment to many,’ says chief executive
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Aon becomes official partner of Ferrari’s Formula One team
’Ferrari’s global fanbase and the electrifying atmosphere they create at every race offer a unique platform to connect with our clients worldwide,’ says chief marketing officer
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Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyber attack
’Our retail and production activities have been severely disrupted,’ says statement
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Two more brokers rebrand after being acquired by US-based firm
’Our presence in the UK is developing into a highly connected brand entity, with significant specialist knowledge led by a world-class team of experts,’ says UK chief executive
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Former Esure owner agrees to acquire Jensten Group in major deal
’With Bain Capital’s backing and deep sector experience, we’ll continue to attract new talent, expand our product offering, empower our brokers and strengthen our position,’ says chief executive
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Insurer cites ‘increased Consumer Duty’ as it sells renewal rights to broker
’Regulatory requirements and increased Consumer Duty are making it more difficult for smaller independent companies to operate, consequently we felt it was time to pass the baton,’ says partner
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Dozens of cars seized during clamp down on uninsured driving in Birmingham
’Uninsured driving is a serious problem as they are involved in a disproportionately high number of fatal road collisions,’ says councillor
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Ageas reinforces UK broker market commitment by joining Co-op home insurance panel
’We remain solidly committed to insurance brokers trading in personal lines,’ says head
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Guy Carpenter appoints new chief client and growth officer
’He has a hard-earned reputation in the global reinsurance community for his deep understanding of client needs,’ says chief executive
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New broker for automotive sector unveiled
’We have created a broker shaped by decades of automotive experience that’s built with the sole purpose of protecting our sector,’ says chief executive
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Crawford and Company appoints new head of client services for international operations
’He is an extremely talented individual who excels at fostering highly collaborative and strong relationships with companies across the insurance sector,’ says international chief executive
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Briefing: Focus on 2026 key for motor insurers as next year could be ‘ugly’
Net combined ratios (NCRs) of 100% and 107% are forecast for the next two years respectively in the motor insurance market
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Aon announces leadership transition within its commercial risk business
’I look forward to working with our global teams to drive innovation for our clients,’ says appointee
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Allianz UK boss praises insurer’s ‘strong technical foundations’ after profit boost
’It’s the underlying foundations of the business that are much stronger than they previously have been,’ says chief executive