All articles by James Cowen
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NewsGallagher announces new Bristol office MD as changes made to regional leadership team
’Making this key leadership appointment from within shows our commitment to career development and the talent we have in Gallagher,’ says leader
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NewsSRG strengthens UK retail presence with acquisition of Hull and Leeds based broker
’SRG’s commitment to people and long-term growth makes it a natural home for our business and our clients,’ says managing director
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NewsBSI appoints ex-Howden leader as new chief executive of international distribution
’His deep market relationships and strong leadership credentials will be invaluable as we continue to scale our specialty and wholesale distribution in markets outside of the US and recruit top talent to deliver more products to our rapidly increasing producer base,’ says chief executive
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NewsSpecialist motor MGA secures new capacity deal with Zurich worth over £2bn GWP
’This renewal is excellent news for our brokers and their customers,’ says managing director
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NewsHDI Global UK and Ireland chief executive to exit business
’We wish her all the best for the future,’ says board member
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NewsJensten Group kicks off 2026 with trio of acquisitions
’These acquisitions represent another exciting step forward for Jensten Group,’ says chief executive
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NewsAllianz UK appoints new commercial director for personal broker arm
’This is an exciting opportunity to work with colleagues and partners to create propositions that drive performance and deliver exceptional service for brokers and customers alike,’ says appointee
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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
