All articles by James Cowen – Page 3
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NewsHiscox hires ex-Allianz leader to lead new London market ART team
’Adding an ART team to our portfolio responds to increasing client demand for innovative insurance solutions,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsP&I insurer opens new Newcastle office to expand UK presence
’The expansion of our presence into the north east of England means that we are well positioned to access a broader talent pool,’ says chief operating officer
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NewsAon-owned NFP acquires Bspoke in major deal
’The Bspoke team will strengthen our existing suite of insurance solutions while expanding our technical underwriting expertise and specialist product knowledge,’ says president
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NewsClear Group’s Europe chief executive steps down
’He has added significant weight and understanding into our European and broader M&A strategy,’ says group chief executive
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IT InterviewNimeshh Patel: Automotive brands want to work with businesses that have ‘intermediary layers’
Embedded insurance can act as a ’lubricant’ to support car manufacturer sales, notes chief executive
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NewsHiscox grows UK ICWP by 6% in H1 2025
’Hiscox is successfully executing on strategy,’ says chief executive
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NewsLloyd’s broker acquired by business solutions company
’Strategic acquisitions such as this are set to play a crucial role as we continue to scale,’ says chief commercial officer
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NewsCommercial broker handling £2m GWP acquired after 63 years
’We are excited to expand and look forward to leveraging the buying power and partnerships of a larger group,’ says director
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NewsChief executive at credit and political risk broker to step down
’She has our gratitude and of course, our full support as she dedicates this next phase to her family,’ says chairman
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NewsBroker relocates London head office for first time in 30 years
’This move represents more than just a change of address – it’s a milestone in our journey of transformation,’ says chief executive
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NewsGallagher appoints new chief executive for M&A and private equity client practice
’Gallagher’s existing team is well established and I am looking forward to working with them,’ says appointee
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NewsIPT receipts rose to £8.88bn in last financial year
Over the last five years, IPT receipts have risen by £2.58bn
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NewsAxa to acquire majority stake in €1.2bn Italian MGA with UK operations
’We are confident we can further scale our direct business, expanding our market reach to customer segments that naturally complement those served by our traditional distribution channels,’ says chief executive
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NewsFCA to soon begin recruitment process after Brewis departure as temporary successor named
Brewis is leaving the FCA to take on a new role at KPMG UK
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NewsBrewis to leave FCA for KPMG UK
’Insurance is at the heart of KPMG UK’s business and we are committed to serving our clients with the highest calibre talent,’ says partner
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NewsSabre sees profit growth in H1 2025 as GWP dips
’We have continued to write measured but healthy volumes of business at our target loss ratios through the continued soft part of the market pricing cycle,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarkel agrees to sell reinsurance renewal rights to Nationwide
’With this change, we will sharpen our focus on doing more of what we do best by growing our core specialty insurance business,’ says chief executive
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NewsSabre appoints DLG board member as non-executive director
’His extensive insurance knowledge and experience will add significant value to Sabre,’ says chair
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News AnalysisBriefing: As AI evolves, affirmative cover is becoming ever more important
’It’s a very, very good thing for it to be explicit in the [policy] wording,’ says executive director
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NewsAllianz UK enters car and home insurance agreement with Sainsbury’s
’I’m excited to bring our insurance expertise to support Sainsbury’s Bank customers with their future insurance needs,’ says managing director
