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
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’She is a well-known and highly respected underwriter in the Scottish commercial insurance market,’ says manager
NewsAxa board intends to reappoint Buberl as chief executive
’I would like to thank the board of directors for the trust they have placed in me,’ says chief executive
NewsLloyd’s broker offloads specialist team to SRG after strategic review
‘All clients are in the process of being contacted directly and reassured of our joint effort to provide continuity and minimum disruption,’ says chief executive
NewsTwo Allianz leaders to depart after insurer merges claims teams
’We thank them both for their outstanding contributions at Allianz,’ says spokesperson
NewsCommercial MGA launches into eTrade as it looks to plug market gap
’This expansion is a landmark moment,’ says chief executive
NewsFormer EY boss joins Oxbow to expand its UK&I general insurance practice
’It’s exciting to be joining the team at a time when the market is evolving,’ says appointee
NewsMotorist’s £1.2m fake injury claim costs him over £100,000
’This case highlights the importance of thorough investigation and the need to hold claimants accountable for fundamentally dishonest claims,’ says head
NewsJMG Group expands UK presence with trio of acquisitions
’These acquisitions reflect the strength of our businesses and their confidence in the support we provide,’ says chief executive
NewsChief executive at P&I insurer to resign at end of 2025
’The time is right for me to move to my next professional stage in life,’ says chief executive
NewsEcclesiastical to open new Glasgow office after surge in Scottish business
’We want to grow the business further and be the first choice for Scottish brokers in our target markets,’ says intermediary managing director
NewsAdmiral agrees to sell US motor business to private investment firm
Leader says the insurer has made the move as it looks to focus on delivering ’long-term sustainable growth in our businesses in the UK and mainland Europe’
NewsBroking group expands in Suffolk with purchase of commercial broker
’Being part of a larger broker means we will benefit from an increased presence in the market,’ says founder
NewsHowden secures another sport sponsorship deal
’We’re already two like-minded organisations,’ says chief executive
NewsAxa warns of ‘unusually high spike’ in crime at empty commercial premises
’It’s concerning to see a rise in criminal activity at vacant sites, both in terms of the number of premises being targeted and the level of violence involved,’ says director
NewsAllianz UK expands personal lines retail leadership team with senior hire
’She brings a vast amount of energy, experience and drive to the job,’ says managing director
NewsMarkel to acquire 51-year-old MGA specialising in marine products
’There are clear strategic and cultural similarities between the two businesses,’ says chief executive
NewsInternational broker completes MBO after selling UK arm
’It provides us with access to new funding that we will use to grow our offices, services, capabilities and technology,’ says chief executive
