All articles by James Cowen – Page 7
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IT InterviewMichael Rea: How AssuredPartners deal will help grow Gallagher’s UK and Ireland arm
’It’s probably the biggest retail transaction we’ll have done in the UK, certainly in my time here in 10 years,’ says UK and Ireland chief executive
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NewsGallagher’s Rea explains why talks to acquire PIB Group ended
At the 2025 Biba Conference in May, rumours were circulating that Gallagher could be closing in on a deal for PIB Group
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NewsArdonagh-owned Bravo Networks appoints new managing director
’Her wealth of knowledge working with regional brokers and extensive experience in proposition and service development is a crucial combination,’ says chief commercial officer
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NewsGallagher completes major $12.45bn acquisition
’I am confident the combination will deliver tremendous value to our clients and our shareholders,’ says chief executive
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NewsFormer DAS bosses team up to launch new UK MGA
In an exclusive interview with Insurance Times, chief executive Mickey Attia explains his plans for the business and growth targets
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NewsSpecialist incubator secures Lloyd’s broker licence
’It creates an even clearer path for us to bring bold new ideas into the London market,’ says chief executive
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NewsFantasy Football: Key reminders as Premier League season about to get underway
There are just a few hours left to lock in your team for the upcoming Premier League season
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NewsAviva’s Storah gives update on DLG integration following takeover
’We have the teams and performance frameworks in place around the running of that business,’ says UK&I GI boss
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NewsAviva to give staff £500 of free shares after DLG takeover
Aviva is making the move to ’celebrate and recognise the acquisition’
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NewsPIB Group-owned MGA appoints new chief executive
’As we enter the next stage of our growth journey, it’s critical that we have the right people to drive forward the business,’ says co-founder
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NewsAviva grows UK&I GI operating profit by 50% and issues DLG update
Aviva has revealed its results for H1 2025
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NewsMotor premiums drop in Q2 2025 despite billions of pounds spent on claims
’It’s encouraging to see motor premiums have fallen for a second consecutive quarter, offering some much-needed relief to drivers,’ says head
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NewsParent company of Birmingham broker makes two leadership appointments
’Their combined depth of knowledge, strategic insight and proven leadership experience will be instrumental,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarkel helps launch new boutique consultancy
’We see huge opportunity to service this very important, rapidly growing and complex segment of the specialty insurance market,’ says chief executive
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NewsHiscox hires ex-Allianz leader to lead new London market ART team
’Adding an ART team to our portfolio responds to increasing client demand for innovative insurance solutions,’ says chief underwriting officer
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NewsP&I insurer opens new Newcastle office to expand UK presence
’The expansion of our presence into the north east of England means that we are well positioned to access a broader talent pool,’ says chief operating officer
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NewsAon-owned NFP acquires Bspoke in major deal
’The Bspoke team will strengthen our existing suite of insurance solutions while expanding our technical underwriting expertise and specialist product knowledge,’ says president
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NewsClear Group’s Europe chief executive steps down
’He has added significant weight and understanding into our European and broader M&A strategy,’ says group chief executive
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IT InterviewNimeshh Patel: Automotive brands want to work with businesses that have ‘intermediary layers’
Embedded insurance can act as a ’lubricant’ to support car manufacturer sales, notes chief executive
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NewsHiscox grows UK ICWP by 6% in H1 2025
’Hiscox is successfully executing on strategy,’ says chief executive
