All articles by James Cowen – Page 7
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NewsPE firm acquires further stake in broker Pantheon Specialty
’We look forward to capitalising on the significant opportunities ahead,’ says founder
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NewsAviva set to take huge market share with takeover of DLG
The combined group could potentially ’almost double the joint second-largest players’ market share’, says analyst
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NewsLondon-based startup broker expands leadership team with new divisional director
’He brings a rare combination of deep technical insight into digital assets and over a decade of experience in the insurance industry,’ says chief executive
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NewsBiba launches new guide to help brokers understand more about AI
’In a world where technology can be transformative, we wanted to help members grasp the opportunities and the risks it presents,’ says chief executive
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NewsAventum-owned broking business hires ex-Brown and Brown executive for senior role
He brings ’particular insight into the needs of retail brokers and the technical expertise to deliver an outcomes-based approach’, says managing partner
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NewsAllianz UK raises over £300,000 for Barnardo’s in first year of partnership
’It’s fantastic to see our contributions making a real difference through fantastic Barnardo’s initiatives,’ says head
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NewsHowden announces new UK&I chief executive as Shuker steps down
Shuker will transition into the role of deputy chairman for the UK&I
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NewsClearspeed secures $60m in funding round
’We’re doubling down on the markets where trust and speed matter most,’ says chief executive
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NewsAxa to merge two of its teams in reinsurance reshuffle
’This strategic alignment enables us to reduce duplication, enhance market presence and ensure seamless communication across our global operations,’ says head
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NewsUK motor insurers expected to break even this year and dip into red in 2026
’Following just one year of underwriting profitability in the last three, UK motor insurers are once again bracing for challenge,’ says partner
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NewsCommercial MGA announces senior hire as it launches in Scotland
’Our £50m capacity on a five-year rolling basis allows us to be ambitious in our growth strategy,’ says chief executive
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NewsAviva GCS merges teams to form new real estate and construction practice
’Aviva GCS has united its real estate, construction and latent defects teams under one aligned strategy,’ says underwriting director
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NewsM&A predicted to increase in 2025 – but dealmakers unprepared for recovery
’Proactively assessing people-related challenges and opportunities is critical to enhancing deal value and easing integration,’ says director
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NewsMGA adds Financial and Legal to Gap panel
’Gap insurance remains a vital protection product for vehicle owners and an important revenue stream for brokers,’ says managing director
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NewsIS2 expands partnership with Markel
’Our partnership with IS2 has been instrumental in transforming the way we serve our customers,’ says director
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NewsWinslow and DLG leadership team to step down upon completion of Aviva’s DLG acquisition
Aviva intends to announce a new leader for the business next week, Insurance Times understands
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NewsAon launches new platform to modernise commercial insurance placement process
’As risk becomes more complex, the future of broking will belong to firms that can combine expertise with intelligence at scale,’ says chief executive of commercial risk
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NewsMGA targeting more than £50m GWP by end of 2025
’We are confident that our strategy will not only allow us to exceed £50m GWP, but also reinforce our reputation as a trusted and forward-thinking partner,’ says managing director
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NewsMGA adds landlords product to Acturis after Applied withdraws Epic from UK
’We’re excited to add our let property product to the Acturis platform, as we continue to expand product offering and increase our broker distribution,’ says head
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NewsDirector of Seventeen Group-owned MGA retires after more than 40 years in insurance
’I’ve had the privilege to work alongside some of the brightest and most dedicated people in the business,’ says director
