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
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- +44 (0)20 7618 3076
- Email:
- james.cowen@insurancetimes.co.uk
NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest moves and promotions from 3 to 7 March 2025
NewsAegis London appoints new non-executive director
’I am thrilled to be joining at such an exciting time,’ says appointee
NewsSocial media ghost broking scams increase in 2024
’Falling for a ghost broker scam can have devastating consequences,’ says expert
NewsFormer director at Ardonagh-owned firm joins Lloyd’s broker
’He is one of the foremost emerging leaders in our industry,’ says chief executive
NewsThousands of Admiral staff to receive share bonuses worth up to £3,600
’I would like to thank Admiral colleagues for their ongoing commitment,’ says chair
NewsLondon-based broker announces multiple senior hires to expand reinsurance capabilities
’As the market becomes more sophisticated, pricing and exposure management capabilities are a key differentiator,’ says managing director
NewsFCA bans broker for fraud that led to client entering liquidation
The regulator said he was ’not a fit and proper person to perform regulated activities’
NewsWTW launches new AI-driven monitoring tool for insurers
’We built the tool specifically for insurers and we believe it represents the next milestone in insurance analytics and insurance business management,’ says global proposition leader
NewsHome premiums drop for third consecutive month
’The continued decline in home insurance premiums is a welcome relief for policyholders after a period of sustained inflation,’ says product manager
NewsGallagher to acquire UK and US-based broker for $1.2bn
’We look forward to leveraging our complementary expertise and Gallagher’s substantial global capabilities to provide outstanding support for our clients,’ says chief executive
NewsLondon-based Lloyd’s broker faces resignations from senior staff
’Our clients are our priority and, despite this minor development, we will continue to provide them with comprehensive and superior solutions,’ says chief executive
NewsHowden Re appoints Aon broker as director for London-based team
’His appointment supports our strategic expansion,’ says managing director
NewsMGA expands into political risk market as new hire announced
’This is a great opportunity to bring new capacity to the market,’ says appointee
NewsAxa XL hires new UK head of broker management and alternative distribution
’With his extensive experience in distribution and relationship management, he will play a key role in driving our strategic goals,’ says chief distribution officer
News38-year-old family run specialist motor broker acquired
’We look forward to growing our offering and continuing to provide our clients with the specialist insurance solutions,’ says managing director
NewsDLG says it ‘cannot be certain about actions of Aviva’ after £3.7bn takeover agreed
DLG says it is ’beyond [directors’] control as to whether Aviva would undertake any restructuring of the group’s legal entities’
News AnalysisIn Focus: Are brokers at risk of losing market share as embedded insurance grows?
’If distribution is moving from analogue to digital – and the brokers aren’t moving with it – that creates a vacuum,’ says director
NewsWinslow’s Aviva statement as DLG delivers £395m increase in ongoing operating profit
’The turnround strategy, launched in July, has made a marked difference to the company’s performance,’ says chief executive
NewsAviva responds as Palestine Action target insurer’s Scotland offices
Protesters covered the buildings in blood-red paint
