All articles by James Cowen – Page 2
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NewsGlobal investment firm acquires majority share in specialty broker for £1.5bn
’We look forward to investing in the team and platform,’ says partner
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NewsInsurance industry risks skills shortage if ‘not bothered’ about Burnham’s school plans
’If not, we will just stand and watch this evolved skills agenda take shape, we will still be talking about a skills shortage [and that the industry] can’t attract people,’ says chief executive
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NewsFantasy Football: Should you triple captain Haaland?
This weekend Manchester City welcome promoted Coventry City to the Etihad Stadium, with the latter having just suffered two defeats in a row
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NewsLineker-backed Goalhanger teams up with insurance firm to launch thought leadership series
’The risks our clients face don’t begin in the insurance market, they begin in the world around us,’ says president
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NewsTwo new MGAs specialising in home insurance launched
’There is a clear opportunity in the specialist home insurance market,’ says underwriting director
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NewsAcrisure UK and ESET announce strategic cyber partnership
’Good cyber security and effective cyber insurance should work hand in hand,’ says director
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NewsAviva launches Direct Line home insurance on PCWs
’Making Direct Line home insurance available through PCWs for the first time is an important step in giving customers more choice in how they buy cover,’ says commercial director
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NewsLloyd’s profit before tax drops to £3.5bn
’Underwriting discipline and innovation are the keys to maintaining outperformance and quality of earnings,’ says chief executive
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NewsWTW becomes official insurance partner of WSL Football
’This long-term collaboration presents a unique opportunity to bring our risk, insurance and advisory capabilities to women’s football,’ says chief executive
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NewsGallagher appoints new managing partner of natural resources
’I am delighted to be joining the team where I can use my client, sector and geographical experience to create long-term value and insights,’ says appointee
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NewsBroker appoints ex-Ecclesiastical leader as head of schemes and market placement
’With his experience, relationships and market expertise, I have no doubt he will make a significant contribution to our continued growth and success,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Are large retailers aiming to disrupt the UK insurance market?
News editor James Cowen discusses whether the rise in retailers entering the personal lines insurance market is a threat to traditional distribution channels
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NewsNew claims conference announced as talent concerns grow
’Claims is where our clients find out whether insurance works and the market is losing the people who know how to do it well,’ says executive director
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NewsCoversure launches new office in Yeovil as appointment made
’His knowledge of the local market and entrepreneurial ambition make him an excellent addition to the Coversure network,’ says network director
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NewsAon to acquire rival broker in $17bn deal
’Our combined data platform will generate richer insight, advance the development of innovative, AI-driven solutions and expand the universe of insurable risk,’ says chief executive
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NewsTokio Marine agrees to acquire UK commercial motor MGA
’This acquisition is a natural extension of our specialty strategy and strengthens our ability to support clients and brokers,’ says chief executive
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NewsBiba opens applications for new AI academy
’Our members are telling us they want to understand how they can harness the opportunities presented by AI while managing the risks,’ says chief executive
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NewsMunich Re Specialty launches Lloyd’s first construction rescue proposition
’Tunnelling is among the most technically demanding disciplines in global infrastructure and when a collapse occurs, the priority is safety of people,’ says chief executive
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NewsAgeas boosts UK GWP by 72% in H1 2026 after Esure deal
’The integration of Esure is progressing well,’ says insurer
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NewsLondon-based MGA secures long-term capacity from Bridgehaven
’Its support gives us an excellent platform to continue growing our underwriting offering,’ says chief executive
