All articles by James Cowen
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NewsHowden completes $703m bond raise
’The proceeds of this transaction will primarily be used to fund identified growth opportunities in the US and transformation projects at group level,’ says broker
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NewsCompare Insurance acquires book of clients from Insure My Business
’While our primary focus is always on organic growth, when the right opportunity arises, we love acquiring high-quality books of business and onboarding them into our digital platform,’ says chief executive
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NewsEast-Suffolk-based commercial broker rebrands after acquisition
The brand will be introduced across client communications, digital channels, the Ipswich office and Ipswich business community in the coming weeks
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NewsZurich’s anticipated acquisition of Beazley could ‘accelerate market consolidation’
’A combined Zurich–Beazley could prompt competitive responses from other global carriers and Lloyd’s participants,’ says analyst
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NewsZurich agrees £8bn takeover terms for Beazley
’Zurich looks forward to commencing its confirmatory due diligence on Beazley and working with Beazley towards a binding offer announcement,’ says insurer
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NewsFCA not planning any market-wide action on premium finance as policyholders save £157m
’While we’re not planning any market-wide changes, we won’t hesitate to act if firms fall short of our expectations as we continue to monitor fair value,’ says director
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NewsInsurance law firm acquires loss adjuster’s legal services arm
’For our people, this opportunity represents the chance to lead and focus on the legal sector innovation,’ says president
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NewsToyota launches new short-term motor insurance product
’People’s needs change over time and our role is to provide protection that evolves with them,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarsh names new UK chief executive
’I look forward to working with our colleagues and clients as we turn these risks into opportunities and support their future growth,’ says appointee
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NewsAgeas UK hires new CTO after Esure acquisition
’This is a huge opportunity to build a future-forward technology foundation that supports faster innovation and delivers even better experiences for our customers and our people,’ says chief executive
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NewsThe London market and UK regional market insurers that have won awards for service
’In an increasingly competitive market, superior service remains a critical differentiator for sustainable growth,’ says managing director
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NewsStaffordshire Football Association partners with broker
’We’re proud to strengthen our association with Staffs FA and continue supporting local people and the communities we serve,’ says sales and development director
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NewsHDI Global UK and Ireland appoints new chief underwriting officer for long tail
’His promotion is testament to the impact he has already made within our underwriting organisation,’ says interim chief executive
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NewsArch launches event cancellation cyber coverage
’This coverage was developed in response to the growing demand for cyber cover for events as the risk of malicious cyber activity facing event organisers rises,’ says head
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NewsHowden acquires broker to expand in Channel Islands
’The acquisition strengthens our ability to service the full spectrum of clients in Jersey and Guernsey, from corporates to high net worth individuals,’ says managing director
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NewsClear Group-owned Brokerbility acquires Gauntlet AR Network and Gauntlet Retail Brokers
Brokerbility says deal ’creates a powerful new partner for independent insurance brokers at every stage of their journey’
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NewsKonsileo appoints Lickens as new chair following Clear Group departure
’Having his deep market insights and intuition for culture and client excellence in broking really augments our board,’ says chief executive
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NewsHowden appoints new director of sponsorships
’Her promotion reflects her proven leadership, deep expertise and the impact she has made in our sponsorship activities across Howden,’ says group chief corporate affairs officer
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NewsAviva chief executive Blanc invited to meet chancellor at Treasury
’Under her leadership, female representation in senior finance roles has risen,’ says chancellor
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NewsMNK Group hires new group treasury director
’I am delighted to have joined MNK Group as its first group treasury director at such an ambitious and fast‑growing time for the business,’ says appointee
