All articles by James Cowen – Page 15
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NewsOxbow Partners warns of further consolidation after Aviva and Ageas deals
’We believe that there will be further consolidation in the UK personal lines market and chief executives need to consider their M&A strategy,’ says consultancy
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NewsLeicester-based commercial broker makes first acquisition
’We’ve waited patiently to find the perfect fit to enhance our business model,’ says co-owner
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NewsEx-Willis chief executive joins insurance advisor as chairman
’I am excited to join this exceptional group of people as we drive the next phase of the company’s growth,’ says appointee
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NewsSiriusPoint hires ex-Chubb boss for new c-suite role
’I am excited to collaborate with leaders across the organisation to ensure the long-term success of the company,’ says appointee
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NewsQBE’s plea as lithium-ion battery fires surge by 93%
’Raising awareness around safe charging, use and disposal of lithium-ion batteries is critical to keeping people and property safe,’ says practice leader
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NewsFantasy Football: Marsh’s Alex Vasey Q&A
Marsh’s FINPRO multinational team AVP discusses his chances of winning the Insurance Times Fantasy Football League
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 19 to 23 May 2025
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 19 to 23 May 2025
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NewsAon-owned NFP makes senior hire after acquiring UK-based consultancy
The appointee has over 20 years of experience advising UK and international touring artists and productions of varying scale
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NewsProfessional services firm secures £275m to accelerate M&A and organic growth strategy
’Over the next five years we will deliver on the four pillars of our plan,’ says chief executive
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NewsM&S estimates massive losses after cyber attack
However, the retailer says this is set to be reduced through management of costs, insurance and other trading actions
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NewsUS provider expanding in UK secures $2.1bn in funding round led by exiting Esure owner
The firm has a valuation of $32bn following the investment
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NewsSouthport-based broker announced as main shirt sponsor for football club
’We are immensely proud to partner with the club as the main shirt sponsor,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva makes multiple senior underwriting hires to expand London trading office
’Being visible in a highly competitive market and increasing our capability makes us even more responsive to brokers’ needs,’ says branch manager
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NewsFamily-owned £1.2m GWP broker acquired after 51 years
’The business is a great fit for us and I’ve been really impressed with the skills, professionalism and knowledge base of all the team,’ says director
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 12 to 16 May 2025
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NewsBrown and Brown announced as title sponsor of major PGA tournament
’This sponsorship reflects Brown and Brown’s commitment to supporting the communities where its teammates live and work,’ says chief executive
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NewsBiba 2025: Gareth Southgate urges leaders to have young talent in the office
’I hate the idea of young people working from home,’ says former England manager
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NewsSignificant number of DLG shareholders vote against directors’ remuneration report
This comes after DLG chief executive Adam Winslow was handed a huge pay day ahead of Aviva’s planned £3.7bn takeover of the insurer
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NewsBiba 2025: Aviva leader stresses ‘no material impact’ on broker message after DLG deal
’We’re very, very committed to the broker market,’ says personal lines managing director

























