All articles by James Cowen – Page 22
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NewsNew MGA specialising in marine sector launched
The firm ’launches at a time of considerable geopolitical instability’, says managing director
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NewsArdonagh ‘close to securing up to $2.5bn from investors’
The proceeds would reportedly be used to fund growth opportunities
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NewsFCA unveils new five-year strategy to ‘support growth’ and ‘deepen trust’
’We are ambitious for the future and committed to enabling a fair and thriving financial services market for the good of consumers and the economy,’ says chief executive
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NewsBenefact-owned charity specialist acquires Chesterfield-based broker
’We are pleased to now have a hub in Derbyshire for the advantage of our staff and clients based in the north,’ says chief executive
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NewsEmployee-owned CPRI broker secures investment from PE firm
’It is time to revert to our origins by partnering with external minority shareholders, while retaining majority employee-ownership and our specialisation,’ says founder
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NewsHowden to make major UK acquisition to form new ‘global force in employee benefits’
’Together, we will take a leading position in our home markets of the UK and Ireland in employee benefits, as well as in insurance broking,’ says David Howden
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NewsSeventeen-owned MGA announces new managing director as veteran retires
’Stepping into the role of managing director is a privilege,’ says appointee
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NewsNew MGA launched as broker demand for specialty liability products rises
’We see a huge opportunity to meet rising client and broker demand for specialty liability products,’ says leader
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NewsMarkel makes several senior hires to enhance wholesale claims service
’I’m looking forward to seeing them elevate Markel’s wholesale claims operation,’ says managing director for international claims
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NewsLloyd’s broker rebrands after being acquired by Australian broking group
’This marks the beginning of a new value proposition and further cements our dedication to delivering innovative insurance product solutions,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisInsurance industry needs to hire ‘skills for the future’ instead of focusing on the past
’What were network engineers doing 10 years ago – plugging cables into the back of boxes? That’s not what they are doing now,’ says expert
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 17 to 21 March 2025
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NewsFCA issues update on probe into second insurance market
’There are concerns that commissions used to sell these products may affect the outcomes consumers receive and the products’ value or design,’ says regulator
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NewsEcclesiastical boosts underwriting profit in 2024 due to ‘low year for claims’
’We intend to keep up the momentum in 2025, delivering brilliant service, driving sales growth and continuing to invest in our capabilities,’ says chief executive
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NewsInsurance industry responds to large fire that shut Heathrow Airport
Travellers have been urged to get in touch with their insurers if they need to
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NewsMarsh veteran promoted to senior London-based energy and power role
’I look forward to working with our energy and power practice’s deep bench of global talent,’ says appointee
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NewsBoxer Anthony Joshua to appear at Biba conference
Former England manager Gareth Southgate will also appear at the conference
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NewsScottish broker to rebrand as Howden announces acquisition
’The addition will further bolster our Howden Scotland business,’ says chief executive
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NewsGallagher appoints new UK MD for retail broking and placement
‘My focus going forward will be on expanding our broking proposition and further strengthening those client-centric partnerships,’ says appointee
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NewsIUA announces new chief executive as veteran steps down after 20 years
’It has been a privilege to lead the IUA for the past 20 years and I have been fortunate to work with many exceptional and inspiring people across the London market,’ says departing boss

























