All articles by James Cowen – Page 7
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NewsSports specialist that works with Premier League acquired by SRG
’We’re proud to become part of a group that truly understands the value of specialism and is committed to supporting businesses like ours,’ says founder
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NewsHowden appoints new group chief financial officer
’The business model and growth strategy are clearly unique and I am excited to get started,’ says appointee
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NewsMarsh McLennan to rebrand in 2026
’Unifying under one brand will accelerate the impact we deliver to the marketplace and give clients even greater confidence to thrive through the power of perspective,’ says chief marketing and communications officer
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NewsSRG acquires new wholesale team from Lockton
’Their deep broker relationships and multiline specialism represent everything we are building in our wholesale division,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsMarkel International hires new CUO as restructure announced
’The structural changes we’ve announced today are about setting Markel International up for long-term success,’ says president
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NewsBroker hires chief executive and chief underwriting officer for MGA platform
’This latest announcement is testament to that continued growth, as we build a more diverse business that can bring a broader range of solutions to the market,’ says chief executive
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NewsAon appoints new chief broking officer for UK commercial risk
’Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the commercial risk UK team,’ says chief executive
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NewsBentley partners with insurer and broker to launch new UK insurance service
’This launch underscores Bentley’s commitment to delivering a seamless and luxurious ownership experience,’ says manufacturer
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NewsRokstone-owned MGA strengthens agriculture and rural underwriting team with appointment
’His long tenure in agriculture insurance and diverse skill set will prove highly valuable,’ says head
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News61% of insurance leaders say industry failing to keep pace with climate risk
’Relying on yesterday’s tools is leaving insurers exposed to today’s billion-dollar events, from urban wildfires to catastrophic hailstorms,’ says chief executive
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NewsBroker stress levels at an all-time high
One broker commented their stress levels would be improved by ’an end to the constant pressure and deadlines from the FCA to complete endless forms and returns’
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NewsHSB launches new cyber insurance and incident response proposition
’Cyber attacks are a constant threat for businesses of every size,’ says leader
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NewsInsurer appoints ex-Geo Underwriting leader as head of claims for specialty business unit
’His appointment reinforces our commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality claims service across our global operations,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: How UKGI should respond as AI becomes more popular with consumers
Relevant research finds that the number of customers who are comfortable with artificial intelligence deciding their policy price without human intervention rose from 31% in 2024 to 37% in 2025
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NewsSRG announces new international team to help clients and brokers access UK market
’Overseas brokers need a UK partner that understands how to align local execution with global intent,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsArch names new Leeds branch manager
’His experience and broker-centric approach make him an ideal fit for Arch,’ says regional manager
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NewsFCA’s proposed motor finance compensation scheme a ‘significant regulatory’ event for PI market
’The recognition of widespread failings in the disclosure of discretionary commission arrangements highlights how remuneration structures can create long-tail liability exposures long after the practices themselves have ceased,’ says chief executive
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NewsUS consolidator expands UK presence with acquisition of London-based MGA
’The platform gives us the support and scale necessary to deepen our market presence while preserving the core values that have set us apart,’ says chief executive
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NewsRSA and NIG officially rebrand to Intact Insurance
’This rebrand marks a pivotal moment for our European business and our UK specialty lines businesses,’ says chief executive
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IT InterviewRob Organ: Jensten Group ‘not asleep at the wheel’ over M&A and what’s next after Bain deal
’We’ve been very active still and the M&A team are looking forward to working with Bain Capital and making more announcements,’ says chief executive
