All articles by James Cowen – Page 4
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Ardonagh Advisory acquires Liverpool-based broker
’This partnership offers the platform and resources to further grow our business,’ say directors
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Gallagher acquires London-based commercial broker
’The business has a fantastic team that has in-depth understanding of the risks facing clients in the real estate sector,’ says regional managing director
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ABI appoints new independent chair
’Her extensive experience across financial services in the UK and in Europe will be a great asset to our industry,’ says president
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Howden appoints new chief corporate affairs officer
’How we show up as a global company will be an absolutely critical part of the next phase of our growth journey,’ says chief executive
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Two specialty MGAs announce plans to merge
Managing director says ’additional financial firepower will allow us to grow and evolve much more quickly’
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Esure chief executive ‘not surprised’ by takeover speculation
’We’re a very attractive company, we’re performing really well,’ says chief executive
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Allianz makes two senior hires for commercial strategy and customer experience team
’These appointments underscore our dedication to ensuring that the company remains agile, innovative and responsive,’ says director
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Aventum-owned MGA secures five-year capacity deal with Allianz
’I strongly believe that the strengths of our organisations complement each other and will benefit both parties greatly,’ says chief executive
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Zurich to take stake in £70m GWP Lloyd’s coverholder
’This partnership is ideally timed to capitalise on market shifts and the long-term growth potential in M&A insurance,’ says head
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Business health specialist appoints Reid as new chair
’I am absolutely delighted to join the board at this significant moment,’ says appointee
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Brown and Brown acquires broker specialising in commercial motor
’This acquisition strengthens our footprint in the north east and aligns with our strategy to grow our presence in key regional markets,’ says managing director
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Deal-linked Esure posts profit of £57.7m for 2024
’We have strengthened the business with a focus on optimising customer experience on our new platform and expanding our product offering,’ says chief executive
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Allianz Trade appoints new UK and Ireland chief executive
The move is set to become effective from 1 July 2025
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Reform 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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Beazley 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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MGA 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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HDI 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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Sports 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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In 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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This week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 24 to 28 March 2025