All articles by James Cowen – Page 34
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NewsReform UK announces former broker boss and insurance veteran as mayor candidate
The West of England mayor election will be held on 1 May 2025
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NewsBeazley underwriter to launch new A&H MGA later this year
’The A&H market represents over £5.4bn ($7bn) of annual premium and brokers and clients are seeking partners who can insure complex risks and provide significant capacity,’ says chief executive
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NewsMGA secures Hiscox capacity for non-standard household products
’The addition of its A-rated capacity and expertise allows us to provide brokers with robust cover options for their clients,’ says managing director
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NewsHDI Global snaps up ex-Arch leader for senior cyber role
’He brings a huge amount of expertise to our business,’ says corporate director of underwriting
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NewsSports ground stand to be renamed after broker as new sponsorship deal announced
’We look forward to working together over the coming years,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Was Gap insurance ‘unfairly targeted’ by the FCA?
’The way [the FCA has] gone about it, closing down an entire market, is unheard of,’ says managing director
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 24 to 28 March 2025
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 24 to 28 March 2025
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NewsAviva to open new regional underwriting branch to enhance broker engagement
The new branch ’underscores our unwavering commitment to strengthening our regional presence’, says chief distribution officer
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NewsBroker announces senior hire as it looks to open new Scottish office
’We want to build long lasting relationships based on mutual trust and professionalism with clients that reciprocate these values,’ says appointee
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NewsUp to 250 RSA jobs at risk after insurer’s decision to exit personal lines market
Insurer says there ’will be a small reduction in roles in September, with the majority of the reductions throughout 2026’
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NewsDonaldson’s new Ardonagh role revealed as broker launches global data and technology arm
The new unit will make the most of robotics, machine learning and data enrichment
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NewsCommercial £4m GWP broker acquired after 19 years
’This acquisition further strengthens our presence in the Midlands,’ says managing director
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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
