All articles by James Cowen – Page 2
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News AnalysisBriefing: Does Ageas’ purchase of Esure make up for it losing out on DLG?
Ageas UK made two bids for DLG in 2024 – both were rejected
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NewsIndustry warned of looming insurance leadership crisis after M&A surge
’Whether leaders leave for new jobs, or leave the sector altogether, they will take with them years of experience, in some cases decades,’ says chief executive
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NewsMarkerstudy unable to secure stand it wanted at 2025 Biba Conference
As a result, the firm has made the decision to host its own ”Biba Buzz” event in Manchester
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NewsHowden Re expands capital and operations solutions practice with senior hire
’Our capital and operational solutions team has gone from strength to strength as it continues to attract top talent,’ says deputy chief executive
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NewsMunich Re completes sale of marine specialist founded in 1826
The decision to sell ’was driven by a reflection on our strategic goals and plans for the next stage of our own growth’, says managing director
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NewsMGA launches new travel product
’Giving insureds the flexibility to choose their limits and coverage gives them the power to design their own product according to their needs,’ says chief executive
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NewsEx-Ardonagh Specialty M&A leader joins Atec Group
’I’m delighted that we continue to attract this calibre of young talent to the group,’ says chief executive
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NewsMiddle discusses how Ageas will take on Aviva and DLG with Esure
’The fundamentals of the market are such that you can make money if you operate and focus in the right way,’ says chief executive
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NewsPartners& restructures GI business with nine senior hires
’The colleagues stepping into these roles will lead our teams to provide the care, advice and support that clients deserve,’ says chief executive
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NewsBrown and Brown acquires Kenilworth-based commercial broker
’We look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead, which will benefit both our customers and our dedicated team,’ says director
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NewsRSA to rebrand following NIG and FarmWeb acquisition
’Having brought RSA, NIG and FarmWeb together in 2024, we said we would move to one brand in the UK,’ says chief executive
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NewsAgeas agrees to acquire Esure for £1.3bn
Ageas says the deal will create the third largest UK personal lines platform
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NewsFantasy Football: A Q&A with editor Katie Scott and her husband
Scott has secured points that rival those in the top 20 in recent weeks
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NewsThis week’s biggest M&A stories
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest M&A stories from 7 to 11 April 2025
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NewsEx-Acromas chief executive among senior hires at vacation rental specialist
’Their appointments align perfectly with our growth ambitions,’ says chief executive
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NewsAon appoints new chief broking officer for EMEA
’His journey at Aon exemplifies our dedication to developing professionals from within, creating clear pathways for growth,’ says head
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NewsEx-Arch and Aviva leader joins MGU as COO
’I look forward to playing my part in helping ensure it has the right technology and infrastructure in place,’ says appointee
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NewsBrokers increasing interest in digital automation and GenAI – Aviva
’We will continue to work with our brokers and leverage the promise of digital technology to ensure we meet the needs of our business customers,’ says innovation director
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News38-year-old broker acquired by Clear Group
’The team have reputable relationships with their clients and will fit in seamlessly with the Clear Group family,’ says chief executive
