All articles by James Cowen – Page 4
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NewsManchester-based broker hires new PI director
’She’s a great addition to our PI team, which has gone from strength to strength in recent years,’ says chief executive
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NewsHowden agrees to acquire Aviva-backed Scottish insurance scheme after review
’This agreement has been long in the making,’ says commercial director
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NewsK2 and Dale receive in principle approval to establish new syndicate
’The launch of this SPA in partnership with K2 reflects a shared commitment to underwriting discipline and long-term portfolio development,’ says active underwriter
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NewsEx-Lloyd’s boss Neal no longer joining AIG
AIG says it ’has reached a mutual agreement’ with Neal ’that he will no longer be joining the company due to personal circumstances’
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NewsMarkel International hires managing director for new London market business
’We’ll build a business that continues to deliver profitable growth and lasting relationships,’ says appointee
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NewsHowden supports broker after administration of its previous telematics data supplier
’The commitment and speed from the Howden Driving Data team has been absolutely outstanding,’ says chief executive
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NewsTwo motor specialists rebrand to Howden
’As we unveil our new brand, we are excited to mark this new chapter,’ says affinity and relationship manager
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NewsHowden-owned MGA signs new capacity deal with Zurich
The deal will see capacity be provided to the MGA’s mid net worth home insurance product
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NewsGallagher reveals new operating structure and leadership appointments in UK retail arm
’We’ve been planning a reordering of our structure for a while,’ says chief executive of UK and Ireland retail broking
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NewsInsurers with low claims acceptance rates named by Which?
’The home insurance market is currently failing to meet customer needs and require urgent regulatory action,’ says director of policy and advocacy
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NewsSedgwick announces new international chief executive
The appointee will lead strategic efforts across international markets
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NewsHowden makes UK acquisition as it looks to continue growth in employee benefits sector
’This acquisition reinforces Howden’s investment in our market-leading, full-service employee benefits proposition,’ says managing director of Howden Employee Benefits
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NewsSuzuki signs digital insurance deal as it launches new proposition
’This partnership supports Suzuki on their continued journey as a market-leader, defining a new standard in the industry by transforming their insurance proposition into a true value-add for the customer,’ says vice president
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NewsLancashire inks deal to use Novee’s AI proposition for power and renewables underwriting
’Novee has shown us how agentic AI can cut through that complexity, giving us greater consistency while allowing our underwriters to interrogate exposures more deeply,’ says head of onshore power and renewables
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NewsWillis strengthens GB facultative team with three senior hires
’These appointments reflect our commitment to investing in exceptional talent and strengthening our facultative capabilities across key markets,’ says head
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NewsMGA launches fleet Gap product for brokers
’Fleet vehicles represent a higher risk exposure than personal vehicles because they are driven more frequently and for longer distances,’ says managing director
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News19% of people think its justifiable not to disclose full truth on insurance application
Ageas also noted that brokers are on the ’frontline’ in detecting and preventing fraudulent activity
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NewsSpecialist ancillary provider appoints new commercial director
’We are expecting strong results for 2025 and have a robust growth plan going into 2026 across our key product lines,’ says appointee
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NewsUK-based boutique insurance technology firm acquired
’Our strategy is to work with specialist providers who already deliver market-leading technology and give them the backing and tools to go even further,’ says chief executive
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NewsAxa XL hires new head of international property for UK and Lloyd’s
’She is extremely well positioned to lead this dynamic, client-focused team and managing this diverse book of business,’ says head
