All articles by James Cowen – Page 43
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NewsWinslow’s plea to DLG shareholders as Aviva on ‘charm offensive’ over takeover bid
“[Amanda Blanc] is doing her job, but I’ve got my job to do, which is to drive value for shareholders,’ says Winslow
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NewsWatch: Insurance firm’s go at classic heart warming Christmas advert
’I wanted to tell a story that I knew would resonate within the industry,’ says vice president of marketing
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NewsFantasy Football: WH&R McCartney’s Alan Kirkwood Q&A
Insurance Times speaks to Kirkwood about his top performance in this year’s Fantasy Football league
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NewsCabinet minister ‘lost Aviva job’ after mobile phone offence
’I should have immediately informed my employer and not doing so straight away was a mistake,’ says minister
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NewsFamily-owned broker announces senior hire as leader steps down
’I’m looking forward to helping the firm continue to grow,’ says appointee
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NewsAviva ‘contacts DLG shareholders’ as ‘hostile takeover’ looms
’The shareholder outreach is designed to persuade the Direct Line board to come to the table,’ says report
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NewsInsurance group relocates UK headquarters
It follows the business growing at an ’unprecedented rate over the last four years’, says chief investment officer
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NewsAxa snaps up ex-LV=Broker boss for senior role
’His extensive market knowledge and experience will be a huge asset to the business,’ says chief executive
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NewsBroker BMS announces death of senior leader
’As a manager, he was thoughtful, compassionate and unwaveringly supportive,’ says broker
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NewsDLG ‘declines to engage further’ with Aviva after takeover attempt
According to British takeover rules, Aviva has until 25 December 2024 to make a firm offer or walk away
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NewsDLG responds as Aviva attempts £3.3bn takeover of insurer
Aviva has submitted an ’opportunistic’ proposal to DLG
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NewsAllianz Commercial UK snaps up ex-Munich Re underwriter for senior role
’I am delighted to welcome someone with such extensive experience,’ says head
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NewsNewly launched Formula 1 broker becomes AR
The broker was launched in 2024 and is led by two racing drivers
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NewsMarkerstudy looking at closing several Clegg Gifford offices
The move comes after Markerstudy purchased broking business Atlanta
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NewsUS insurance group appoints UK-focused chief executive after expansion
’He is an exceptional leader and I am pleased to have him join our team,’ says group chief executive
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NewsAxa defeats Google-spoofing advertiser
The policyholder ’fell for a realistic fraudulent Google ad and entered into a legal agreement he didn’t understand’, says operational manager
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NewsAllianz announces senior appointment as leader steps down
’She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the industry to this role,’ says chief executive
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NewsUS consolidator expands in UK with MGA acquisition
The deal ’will provide exciting strategic capabilities’, says co-founder
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NewsGovernment issues update on leasehold commission ban
’We will go out to consultation very shortly on the detail of the act’s ban,’ says minister
