All articles by James Cowen
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NewsAxa’s retail direct director departs to re-join Aviva
’After four fantastic years at Axa, I’ll be moving on to pastures new for 2026,’ says appointee
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NewsFormer Esure chief executive joins Jensten Group after acquisition
’I look forward to working with the Jensten team and continuing my relationship with Bain Capital,’ says appointee
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NewsVerlingue acquires Cambridge-based employee benefits specialist
’This is an important step in our continued expansion in the UK employee benefits market,’ says chief executive
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NewsAdmiral completes sale of US motor business to private investment firm
’This partnership is a good outcome for the business but it is sad to say goodbye to colleagues, many of whom we have worked with for a long time,’ says head of international insurance
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NewsUris Group acquires Ardonagh-owned firm worth £5.5m GWP
’Against the backdrop of the current political and economic climate, more people are looking at alternative options for protecting their health and financial security,’ says chief executive
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NewsFamily-owned specialist broker to rebrand after MBO
’This next step in our journey builds on the values that have guided us from the beginning,’ says owner
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NewsCytora partners with Pilotbird to combat fraud in claims workflows
’Integrating predictive fraud data is crucial for automating complex workflows, particularly in the claims space,’ says COO
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NewsHome insurers set for profit in 2025, although losses expected in 2026
’Premiums are expected to fall in 2026, also leading to a consequent fall in underwriting profitability,’ says partner
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NewsGallagher announces specialist tax team appointment
’To ensure we can proactively support any client with specialist tax insurance solutions, we will continue to invest in highly experienced, deeply respected practitioners,’ says UK chief executive of private equity and transactional risks
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NewsBroker worth £1.5m GWP acquired by TBIG-owned firm
’The partnership gives us access to a broader insurer panel and valuable support across compliance, sales, systems and marketing,’ says owner
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NewsLondon-based MGA secures new capacity for management liability
’It brings additional, meaningful capacity to the London market,’ says managing director for management liability
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NewsAIG appoints new chief executive of international commercial insurance
’I look forward to driving growth across the international commercial insurance business,’ says appointee
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NewsLondon-based MGA appoints new PI managing director
’He will play a critical role in building a high-quality, sustainable PI portfolio as we continue to execute our growth plans,’ says founder
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NewsLondon-based cyber broker get investment from Cullum-backed MBP
’This partnership will help us accelerate our technology roadmap,’ says founder
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NewsAIG becomes largest shareholder in Beckham and Neville-owned football club
’This expanded relationship gives us the platform to keep raising standards and building something that has real value to our players, staff and to our loyal supporters,’ say Beckham and Neville
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NewsClear Group co-founder to retire at end of year
’It has been an incredible journey since 2001,’ says retiree
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News£40m GWP broker secures multimillion pound funding
’Now, with the investment in place, we’re entering a new stage for the business as we go on the acquisition trail and look to bring in senior talent,’ says chief executive
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NewsRecently appointed Esure chief executive decides to leave business
Ageas UK has also made two leadership appointments that will come into effect next year



























