All articles by James Cowen – Page 30
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NewsDLG says it ‘cannot be certain about actions of Aviva’ after £3.7bn takeover agreed
DLG says it is ’beyond [directors’] control as to whether Aviva would undertake any restructuring of the group’s legal entities’
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Are brokers at risk of losing market share as embedded insurance grows?
’If distribution is moving from analogue to digital – and the brokers aren’t moving with it – that creates a vacuum,’ says director
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NewsWinslow’s Aviva statement as DLG delivers £395m increase in ongoing operating profit
’The turnround strategy, launched in July, has made a marked difference to the company’s performance,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva responds as Palestine Action target insurer’s Scotland offices
Protesters covered the buildings in blood-red paint
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NewsMarkel appoints ex-Axa leader as new head of UK trading
’My focus will be on making the trading journey with Markel as seamless and efficient as possible for UK brokers,’ says appointee
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NewsDigital broker appoints ex-Marsh leader as interim chief executive
’I was very impressed by the company’s incredible talent, its innovative approach and the real opportunity it presents for the market,’ says appointee
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Palestine Action cover two of Aviva’s Scottish offices in blood-red paint
A video posted on X shows protesters spraying the windows of one of the offices
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 24 to 28 February 2025
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 24 to 28 February 2025
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NewsOpen GI secures sales of £61.7m in latest financial year
’We look forward to continuing to innovate to support brokers and partners,’ says chief executive
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NewsAllianz UK increases revenue to £4.66bn in 2024
’Through improved technical expertise and pricing capabilities, we traded successfully in challenging markets,’ says chief executive
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NewsAxa reveals UK and Ireland personal lines growth slowed in 2024
The insurer says it saw the UK and Ireland personal lines market soften
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NewsAviva reveals when it expects DLG acquisition to complete
Aviva says the acquisition is progressing in line with expectations
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NewsBroker BMS snaps up two Howden leaders for senior roles in reinsurance arm
’Their combined expertise and proven track record make them great additions,’ says chief growth officer
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NewsBiba announces new partnership with Premium Credit
’Premium finance is a vital product which opens access to insurance for many who don’t necessarily have the funds to pay upfront,’ says chief executive
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NewsAdmiral commits to Flood Re’s Build Back Better scheme
’We know how devastating the damage, inconvenience and emotional burden a flood in the home can be,’ says head
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NewsAventum appoints ex-Novae chief executive as non-executive chairman
’I have been impressed with the management,’ says appointee
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NewsHiscox UK posts ICWP of $864m for 2024
’The group has delivered another set of excellent results and a second consecutive year of record profits,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva’s Blanc says it is ‘key’ DLG deal ‘delivers for us’
Blanc made the claim as she spoke about the insurer’s acquisition strategy
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NewsAviva issues DLG update as it reveals UK&I GI premiums up 16%
Amanda Blanc says deal ’is a clear opportunity to accelerate our capital-light growth and deliver brilliant service to millions more customers’
