All articles by James Cowen
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News AnalysisIn Focus: The ‘very real challenge’ of MGA capacity amid soft market cycle – how can MGAs stand out?
’There is an inevitable pressure on firms to demonstrate how they can better manage their underwriting portfolios,’ says managing director
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NewsScottish broker to rebrand after being acquired by US-based firm
’Our UK presence has developed into a highly connected entity,’ says chief executive
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NewsPremium Credit hires ex-Axa and RSA leader as director of partner relationships
’The teams have strong foundations and reputations in the market,’ says appointee
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NewsBest performing MGA in UK revealed
’The standout story this year is productivity – MGAs are finding smarter ways to work and becoming leaner and more efficient in the process,’ says co-founder
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NewsWinslow makes first comments since stepping down as DLG chief executive
’I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved together and now it’s time for DLG’s next chapter, as well as mine,’ says Winslow
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NewsNewcastle-based MGA acquired by SRG
’The team bring complementary expertise in construction and property-owners’ and their values and focus on delivering for brokers across the UK make them a natural fit,’ says deputy chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: As Aviva completes DLG takeover, is more personal lines market consolidation on the cards?
The personal lines market is hotting up, with big players looking at acquisitions in this area
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NewsAviva to merge personal lines operations ‘into a single, integrated business’ after DLG takeover
’The completion of the acquisition of DLG brings together some of the country’s best-known and admired insurance brands,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva names new personal lines chief executive as it completes £3.7bn DLG takeover
’Together we’ll build a leading business in UK personal lines,’ says chief executive
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NewsCMA approves Aviva's takeover of DLG as court sanctions scheme
New updates on Aviva’s takeover of DLG have been issued
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NewsPolitical risk broker completes transition to 100% employee ownership
’It preserves our culture and values and protects the group for future generations,’ says chief executive
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NewsHowden Re announces new executive chair as leader steps down
’I am enormously proud of what we have built at Howden Re and honoured to be executive chair,’ says appointee
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NewsArdonagh completes major $2.5bn equity investment
’With such strong financial backing, Ardonagh has unparalleled empowerment to capitalise on future growth opportunities and deliver value,’ says chief executive
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NewsDigital distributor renews binder arrangement with Axa
’This renewal continues a long-standing and highly valued partnership that has been fundamental to our growth,’ says commercial director
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NewsPE firm acquires further stake in broker Pantheon Specialty
’We look forward to capitalising on the significant opportunities ahead,’ says founder
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NewsAviva set to take huge market share with takeover of DLG
The combined group could potentially ’almost double the joint second-largest players’ market share’, says analyst
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NewsLondon-based startup broker expands leadership team with new divisional director
’He brings a rare combination of deep technical insight into digital assets and over a decade of experience in the insurance industry,’ says chief executive
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NewsBiba launches new guide to help brokers understand more about AI
’In a world where technology can be transformative, we wanted to help members grasp the opportunities and the risks it presents,’ says chief executive
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NewsAventum-owned broking business hires ex-Brown and Brown executive for senior role
He brings ’particular insight into the needs of retail brokers and the technical expertise to deliver an outcomes-based approach’, says managing partner
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NewsAllianz UK raises over £300,000 for Barnardo’s in first year of partnership
’It’s fantastic to see our contributions making a real difference through fantastic Barnardo’s initiatives,’ says head
