All articles by James Cowen – Page 23
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NewsUK M&A activity increases in 2024 despite shift in investor focus
’The market remains frothy, and while I can’t predict the future, it is ripe for more consolidation in 2025,’ says head
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NewsLloyd’s broker announces senior promotions following resignations
’These promotions are very well deserved and I am delighted that we can recognise and reward our hard-working and dedicated employees,’ says chief executive
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NewsAon announces leadership change as president steps down
’On behalf of our 60,000 colleagues, I want to thank him for his leadership and the depth of the contributions he made,’ says chief executive
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NewsAventum-owned MGA secures new capacity as it continues to grow portfolio
’The agreement further strengthens our ability to offer clients comprehensive, world-class coverage,’ says underwriter
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NewsBrown and Brown-owned MGA secures new £250m capacity deal with Zurich UK
Zurich UK says the deal is an important part of its retail growth strategy
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NewsJensten launches new broker network
’We know just what it takes to support our network members throughout the lifecycle of their brokerage journeys,’ says network director
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NewsMarkel merges three businesses and names new chief executive for joint venture
’Our work going forward will ensure that we make decisions as close to the customer as possible,’ says chief executive
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NewsAllianz issues second legal warning to Palestine Action after latest protest
’Allianz will be taking direct legal action to address these threats,’ says spokesperson
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NewsPalestine Action target Allianz again despite legal warning
The insurer has been targeted multiple times this year
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NewsBrokers want FCA to regulate MGAs separately from insurers and brokers
’A dedicated regulatory framework would not only recognise our unique role, but also reinforce the credibility and trust brokers place in working with MGAs,’ says director
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NewsThe Clear Group appoints new group chief operating officer
’His international expertise in business change and transformation make him a key addition to our executive team,’ says chief executive
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NewsExtinction Rebellion targets Howden in protest ahead of Six Nations match
’I would like to see rugby dissociate from fossil fuels and support a sustainable future,’ says protester
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NewsHowden close to huge takeover deal and set for ‘£23bn stock market float’
The British broker is reportedly targeting a binding agreement to acquire a US-based rival
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 10 to 14 March 2025
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NewsProbitas announces ‘best ever result’ after Aviva acquisition
’With Aviva’s scale and capabilities, we are extremely well positioned for continued success as we move into 2025,’ says chief executive
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NewsLondon market insurers launch dual-stamp capacity for brokers
’This joint solution will give brokers seamless access to two balance sheets and help them to place their client’s risks more efficiently,’ says chief executive
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NewsArdonagh Advisory acquires Blackpool-based broker
The firm ’will play a key role in strengthening our presence in Lancashire and driving future growth’, says northern managing director
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NewsPE firm acquires minority stake in broker Seventeen Group
The transaction represents the PE firm’s first investment in the UK insurance market
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News AnalysisMarket responds as FCA shelves ‘name and shame’ and D&I proposals
The updates were revealed in a letter sent to the Treasury Select Committee
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NewsFCA abandons plan to ‘name and shame’ more companies it investigates
’Considerable concerns remain about our proposal to change the way we publicise investigations into regulated firms,’ says chief executive
