All articles by James Cowen – Page 2
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NewsBrit launches new cyber and financial institutions consortium
’The launch enables us to offer a flexible deployment solution across multiple lines at scale,’ says class underwriter
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NewsUK insurance boards slash gender pay gap
’The progress made in asset management and the near parity achieved in insurance show what is possible,’ says UK and Ireland financial services leader
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NewsGlobal economic losses from natural disasters reach $260bn
’This year’s report highlights the growing need for collaboration among organisations, insurers, governments and communities,’ says chief executive
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NewsEcclesiastical hires Allianz manager as northern regional underwriting boss
’From the moment I met him, it was clear that he’ll not only bring exceptional technical expertise, but also the kind of energy, challenge and commerciality that elevates everyone around him, says regional director
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How insurers use data to support broker schemes – and what happens when it’s limited?
’If you don’t have good data, insurers will be less interested because it makes it difficult to assess [if] the scheme works, is it fit for purpose,’ says director
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NewsLemonade to cut insurance rates for Tesla FSD drivers as new autonomous car product launched
’By connecting to the Tesla onboard computer, our models are able to ingest incredibly nuanced sensor data that lets us price our insurance with higher precision than ever before,’ says president
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NewsBeazley rejects Zurich’s takeover proposal as it ‘materially undervalues’ insurer
Beazley also revealed that Zurich’s interest in a takeover began last year and that a bid in June 2025 was higher than the one put forward in January 2026
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NewsOver 2,000 young people take part in CII virtual work experience programme
’The CII is committed to advocating for insurance and personal finance careers and educating the next generation, says executive director
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NewsDestination Insurance 2026 in pictures
The photos are in from Insurance Times’ first Destination Insurance conference – can you spot yourself?
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NewsZurich confirms plans to launch Lloyd’s syndicate amid Beazley bid
It has been reported that the launch could be in a ’matter of weeks’
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NewsDefaqto acquires Pearson Ham’s market pricing business
’We are delighted to become a part of the Defaqto family,’ says chief executive
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NewsMotor broker announces new multiyear partnership with premium finance provider
’As the market evolves, it’s more important than ever for us to partner with a premium finance provider we can trust to deliver both commercial value and operational efficiency,’ says chief operating officer
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News AnalysisBriefing: Why is Zurich so keen on acquiring Beazley – and will Beazley bite?
Zurich believes the suggested deal will create a global leader in specialty insurance, but Beazley is urging its shareholders ’to take no action’ after the latest takeover proposal was submitted to the insurer
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NewsAllianz invests in embedded propositions provider as part of funding round
’Allianz’s investment is a strong endorsement,’ says chief executive
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NewsIntact Insurance launches new broker proposition to boost relationships
’This proposition is a clear statement that we are open for business, easy to access and committed to working alongside brokers to find the right solutions for their clients,’ says commercial lines managing director
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NewsBeazley urges shareholders ‘to take no action’ after Zurich submits takeover proposal
’We will update shareholders in due course,’ says Beazley statement
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NewsZurich attempting to acquire UK insurer Beazley as major bid made
’This combination of two highly complementary businesses would establish a leading global specialty platform, based in the UK which would also leverage Beazley’s Lloyd’s of London presence,’ says Zurich
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NewsArdonagh launches new pan-European MGA platform
’By combining a number of our existing MGAs, we create broader capabilities and unlock new growth potential,’ says chief executive
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NewsLloyd’s appoints new chief financial officer as departure announced
’He brings a deep knowledge of the global insurance industry, as well as a clear-eyed view of how capital, risk and clients intersect in a changing world,’ says chief executive
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NewsIFA specialty broker acquired by Superian Insurance Group
’This acquisition aligns with our UK strategy of investing in high-quality specialty distribution and deepening our support for non-standard, complex risk solutions,’ says chief executive
