James Cowen
James is the news editor at Insurance Times and joined the publication after several years working as a reporter.
His career began in 2019, when he joined a local north London newspaper after graduating from the University of Sheffield with a first-class honours degree in journalism.
He took up the position of deputy news editor at Insurance Times in March 2023, before being promoted to his current role in May 2024.
James has a particular focus on motor, M&A activity and financial reporting.
Outside of work, James supports Arsenal, enjoys watching Formula 1, talks about the key news going on in the motorsport for his video blog and unsurprisingly is a keen go-karter.
Contact info
- Tel:
- +44 (0)20 7618 3076
- Email:
- james.cowen@insurancetimes.co.uk
NewsClear Group acquires £50m GWP broker to create new regional presence
’Building a strong regional broking presence remains a key part of our long-term strategy and this latest acquisition reinforces that commitment,’ says chief executive
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Esure is currently owned by Bain Capital
NewsExtinction Rebellion climb outside of insurance office building as protests continue
Footage shows protesters using a ladder to climb the building
NewsSpecialist broker secures increased investment
The broker is ’confident’ that ’positive momentum will continue into 2025 and beyond’
NewsExtinction Rebellion say six protesters arrested after WTW office defaced
WTW is among many insurance firms to have been targeted by the group
NewsExtinction Rebellion occupy AIG office as protests continue
’Unless insurers meet our demand to stop insuring new oil and gas, we will keep targeting them,’ says protester
NewsStartup broker gets major investment and makes double acquisition
Co-founders say their goal is to create a ’market-leading broking provider in the UK’
NewsClear Group makes largest acquisition to date with Lloyd’s broker purchase
The deal will add £150m of GWP to its wholesale proposition
NewsExtinction Rebellion blockade Gherkin as more insurance firms targeted
Video footage shows protesters inside the lobby of the building
NewsNew digital marketplace launched to help brokers acquire exclusive online leads
Chief executive says he sat on the idea ’for the best part of 15 years’
NewsExtinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil occupy multiple insurance offices
Insurers targeted include Hiscox, Allianz and Chubb
NewsSpecialist MGA secures extra capacity to expand proposition
The business felt the deal ’sends a strong message about its unwavering carrier support’
NewsAon makes senior aerospace hire as insurance veteran retires
The appointment ’reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence and the future growth of our space practice’, says leader
NewsBroker secures deal with commercial insurer to grow scheme
’We are all about working with brokers that have niche specialisms and understand the specific covers their customers need,’ says head
NewsHiscox opens new office to expand regional presence for brokers
’We know brokers want quick access to our decision makers and our local footprint is an important part of that,’ says chief distribution officer
NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest appointments and promotions from 21 to 25 October 2024
NewsClear Group acquires £10m GWP broker
’Supporting regional brokers is an integral part of our strategy to build a sustainable and long-term business,’ says chief executive
NewsSpecialty insurer announces new UK chief financial officer
’I am confident that together we will bolster the company’s already stellar financial performance,’ says appointee
NewsFCA reveals extent of sexual harassment and intimidation within London market
The number of reported non-financial misconduct incidents increased between 2021 and 2023
NewsHard market warning following strong 2023 for London market
’What goes up must surely come down,’ says report
