All articles by James Cowen – Page 13
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News AnalysisBriefing: What does Applied Epic’s UK exit mean for competition?
Applied Systems announced last week that it would withdraw Epic from the UK after conducting a strategic review
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NewsLondon-based broker becomes insurance broker partner of motorsport body
’This new partnership is part of building a contemporary insurance model that better aligns with a member-first strategy,’ says chief executive
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NewsPE firm acquires 27% stake in London-based specialty MGA
MGA chief executive says firm ’is well-positioned to deliver on its strategic objectives of expanding across the UK and European property insurance market’
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NewsFCA and PRA give green light to Aviva’s £3.7bn DLG takeover
Aviva and DLG have issued an update on the acquisition
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NewsDavid Howden awarded CBE in King’s Birthday Honours list
A CBE is awarded to people to recognise a positive impact they have made in their work
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NewsTom Needs on Epic: ‘Consolidating nature of UK broking meant competition gained market share by default’
’Ultimately, the cost and journey were too long and too significant to make it worthwhile,’ says chief executive
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 9 to 13 June 2025
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 9 to 13 June 2025
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NewsAllianz defeats fraudster who alleged severe injuries after accident involving knife
’We take all fraudulent incidents seriously and will continue to leverage advanced technologies and investigative techniques to protect our law-abiding policyholders,’ says head
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NewsLloyd’s managing agent appoints ex-Flood Re interim chief executive as CFO
’He brings a wealth of financial expertise and strategic insight that will be instrumental as we continue to grow,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarkel leader departs insurer after 28 years to join CFC
’I’m excited to begin a new chapter in which I can enhance my learning, develop new skills and be challenged in different ways,’ says appointee
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NewsApplied assessing ’potential redundancies’ after withdrawing Epic from UK broker market
’We will be liaising with certain areas of the business that may be impacted to discuss next steps,’ says spokesperson
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NewsApplied withdrawing Epic from UK ‘significantly reduces choices for brokers’
’It’s sad news for Applied Systems’ brokers,’ says chief executive
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NewsSRG appoints ex-Lockton boss as new UK chief executive
’I am incredibly excited to be joining SRG at such an exciting point in its journey,’ says chief executive
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NewsSouth Korean insurer ups stake in London-headquartered specialty underwriter
’This additional investment goes beyond a financial stake – it represents a strategic milestone toward increased collaboration and shared value creation,’ says chief executive
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NewsFCA appoints new deputy chief executive
’Her breadth of experience, in both public and private sectors, makes her ideally placed,’ says chief executive
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NewsBrown and Brown agrees nearly $10bn deal for parent firm of ex-Howden target
’This is a one-of-a-kind, ‘great acquires great’ transaction,’ says chief executive
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NewsApplied Systems to pull Epic proposition from UK broker market
’We struggled to deliver a fully featured product in the face of competitors with incredibly strong positions in the market,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarkel appoints new head of schemes
’His leadership will be pivotal in guiding our investment in technology and people,’ says broker director
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NewsEx-Nexus boss launches new London-based MGA with PE-backing
’Our goal is to create significant value through strategic acquisitions, complemented by organic growth,’ says founder
