All articles by James Cowen – Page 21
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NewsAllianz makes two senior hires for commercial strategy and customer experience team
’These appointments underscore our dedication to ensuring that the company remains agile, innovative and responsive,’ says director
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NewsAventum-owned MGA secures five-year capacity deal with Allianz
’I strongly believe that the strengths of our organisations complement each other and will benefit both parties greatly,’ says chief executive
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NewsZurich to take stake in £70m GWP Lloyd’s coverholder
’This partnership is ideally timed to capitalise on market shifts and the long-term growth potential in M&A insurance,’ says head
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NewsBusiness health specialist appoints Reid as new chair
’I am absolutely delighted to join the board at this significant moment,’ says appointee
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NewsBrown and Brown acquires broker specialising in commercial motor
’This acquisition strengthens our footprint in the north east and aligns with our strategy to grow our presence in key regional markets,’ says managing director
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NewsDeal-linked Esure posts profit of £57.7m for 2024
’We have strengthened the business with a focus on optimising customer experience on our new platform and expanding our product offering,’ says chief executive
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NewsAllianz Trade appoints new UK and Ireland chief executive
The move is set to become effective from 1 July 2025
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NewsReform UK announces former broker boss and insurance veteran as mayor candidate
The West of England mayor election will be held on 1 May 2025
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NewsBeazley underwriter to launch new A&H MGA later this year
’The A&H market represents over £5.4bn ($7bn) of annual premium and brokers and clients are seeking partners who can insure complex risks and provide significant capacity,’ says chief executive
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NewsMGA secures Hiscox capacity for non-standard household products
’The addition of its A-rated capacity and expertise allows us to provide brokers with robust cover options for their clients,’ says managing director
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NewsHDI Global snaps up ex-Arch leader for senior cyber role
’He brings a huge amount of expertise to our business,’ says corporate director of underwriting
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NewsSports ground stand to be renamed after broker as new sponsorship deal announced
’We look forward to working together over the coming years,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Was Gap insurance ‘unfairly targeted’ by the FCA?
’The way [the FCA has] gone about it, closing down an entire market, is unheard of,’ says managing director
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 24 to 28 March 2025
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 24 to 28 March 2025
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NewsAviva to open new regional underwriting branch to enhance broker engagement
The new branch ’underscores our unwavering commitment to strengthening our regional presence’, says chief distribution officer
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NewsBroker announces senior hire as it looks to open new Scottish office
’We want to build long lasting relationships based on mutual trust and professionalism with clients that reciprocate these values,’ says appointee
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NewsUp to 250 RSA jobs at risk after insurer’s decision to exit personal lines market
Insurer says there ’will be a small reduction in roles in September, with the majority of the reductions throughout 2026’
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NewsDonaldson’s new Ardonagh role revealed as broker launches global data and technology arm
The new unit will make the most of robotics, machine learning and data enrichment
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NewsCommercial £4m GWP broker acquired after 19 years
’This acquisition further strengthens our presence in the Midlands,’ says managing director

























