All articles by James Cowen – Page 30
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NewsMacclesfield broker makes acquisition after receiving six-figure investment
’This client book acquisition fits exceptionally well with our national growth strategy and supports our ambitions to double in size over the next five years,’ says managing director
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IT InterviewGraeme Trudgill: What brokers can expect from ‘sold out’ Biba Conference 2025
’What we get lots of members saying to us is that they get to do what would take months to do outside of the Biba Conference [environment done] in two days,’ says chief executive
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NewsClear Group rebrands MGA division as it looks to strengthen market position
’By unifying our MGA businesses under a single brand, we are able to enhance our ability to provide specialised underwriting expertise and exceptional service to our broker partners,’ says managing director
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NewsRetail broker to rebrand after being acquired by US-based firm
’While our name has changed, it will not affect the extraordinary value and service that our clients have come to expect from us,’ says southern managing director
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NewsRDT teams up with Percayso Inform to provide insurers enhanced data insights
’We’re committed to providing our clients with the tools they need to stay competitive and responsive,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsBedford-based £4m GWP broker acquired
The deal represents the final stage of a two-step succession plan
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NewsBroker established in 1887 transitions to employee ownership trust
’Becoming an EOT allows us to preserve our independence while ensuring our dedicated colleagues have a direct stake in future success,’ says managing director
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NewsExiting Esure owner reportedly in talks to lead $2bn investment in broker
The new investment is set to take the form of preferred equity, according to a report
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NewsMGU chief executive to retire after being diagnosed with MS
’Stepping down was not an easy decision, but following my diagnosis of progressive MS, it’s the right one,’ says chief executive
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NewsIgnite chief executive departs after nearly a decade at the helm
’I’m going to enjoy watching from the sidelines, like an over-proud parent whose child has already exceeded their achievements,’ says departing boss
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NewsTrudgill responds to Markerstudy not exhibiting at 2025 Biba Conference
Markerstudy said it was unable to secure the stand it had hoped for
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NewsAviva appoints health boss as new claims chief as Malik departs
Malik has left his role after three years with the business
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 22 to 25 April 2025
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 22 to 25 April 2025
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NewsFantasy Football: Insurance Times’ James Cowen Q&A
Insurance Times’ news editor speaks about currently being in the top 10 in this year’s Fantasy Football league
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NewsMGA snaps up ex-Aviva and Allianz leader for senior Scotland-based underwriting role
’She is a well-known and highly respected underwriter in the Scottish commercial insurance market,’ says manager
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NewsAxa board intends to reappoint Buberl as chief executive
’I would like to thank the board of directors for the trust they have placed in me,’ says chief executive
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NewsLloyd’s broker offloads specialist team to SRG after strategic review
‘All clients are in the process of being contacted directly and reassured of our joint effort to provide continuity and minimum disruption,’ says chief executive
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NewsTwo Allianz leaders to depart after insurer merges claims teams
’We thank them both for their outstanding contributions at Allianz,’ says spokesperson
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NewsCommercial MGA launches into eTrade as it looks to plug market gap
’This expansion is a landmark moment,’ says chief executive
