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1 week ago | 
insurancetimes.co.uk | James Cowen
’It is such an honour to be receiving this award for a job that I love doing,’ says non-executive directorThomas Carroll non-executive director Ian Price has said it is an “honour” to be awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Price joined the Caerphilly-based broker in April 2024 after nearly 20 years at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in Wales.
He joined the CBI in 2004 as an assistant director before becoming director for Wales in 2017.
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1 week ago | 
insurancetimes.co.uk | James Cowen
’This new partnership is part of building a contemporary insurance model that better aligns with a member-first strategy,’ says chief executiveLondon-based Miller Insurance has been appointed as Motorsport Australia’s new insurance broker partner.
Motorsport Australia is the nationally recognised governing and sanctioning body for motorsport in the country and is affiliated with the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
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2 weeks ago | 
insurancetimes.co.uk | James Cowen
’I’m excited to begin a new chapter in which I can enhance my learning, develop new skills and be challenged in different ways,’ says appointeeCFC has appointed Markel veteran Nick Line as its new chief underwriting officer (CUO).
In his new role, Line will lead underwriting activities across the group. He will replace chief performance officer Matt Taylor, who stepped up as CUO on an interim basis in February 2025.
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2 weeks ago | 
insurancetimes.co.uk | James Cowen
’We will be liaising with certain areas of the business that may be impacted to discuss next steps,’ says spokespersonApplied Systems has told Insurance Times that it will assess “potential redundancies” after withdrawing its Epic proposition from the UK.
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2 weeks ago | 
insurancetimes.co.uk | James Cowen
’It’s sad news for Applied Systems’ brokers,’ says chief executiveApplied Systems withdrawing its Epic proposition from the UK “significantly reduces the choice brokers have” when selecting their broker management system (BMS).
That was according to Joe Sultana, commercial director at IS2, who added that the move “could slow down innovation” in the market.
On Tuesday (10 June 2025), Applied Systems said it was taking Epic out of the UK following a strategic business review.
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2 weeks ago | 
insurancetimes.co.uk | James Cowen
’We struggled to deliver a fully featured product in the face of competitors with incredibly strong positions in the market,’ says chief executiveApplied Systems has announced that it will be withdrawing its Applied Epic proposition from the UK.
The software house said it is making the move following a strategic business review, with the firm feeling that there are a series of difficult challenges to navigate in the UK broker management system (BMS) market.
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3 weeks ago | 
insurancetimes.co.uk | James Cowen
’Claims is core to our broking strategy and we have no doubt that he will bring an innovative and client-centric approach to the role,’ says headAon has appointed Marsh veteran Chris Knutson as the new chief claims officer for its global broking centre (GBC).
In his new role, Knutson will lead over 100 claims professionals dedicated to the London market.
He will report to Tracy-Lee Kus, head of GBC, and also join the global claims leadership team led by Mona Barnes.
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3 weeks ago | 
insurancetimes.co.uk | James Cowen
The regulator also says it will continue to improve the pace and focus of its investigationsThe FCA has clarified when it will name and share insurance firms after finalising revisions to its Enforcement Guide.
Last year, the regulator proposed applying a new public interest test, which would have allowed it to name firms under investigation if deemed to be in the public interest.
However, the plans were condemned by a wide range of financial services and business organisations.
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3 weeks ago | 
insurancetimes.co.uk | James Cowen
’As we continue to grow and evolve following our recent acquisition by Howden, one thing remains constant – the core belief that our people are the key to our success,’ says senior partnerBarnett Waddingham (BW) has made a range of senior appointments after being acquired by Howden.
Howden announced in March 2025 that it had agreed to purchase the London-based consultancy to create a “new global force in employee benefits”.
BW has now hired five new partners following the announcement.
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3 weeks ago | 
insurancetimes.co.uk | James Cowen
’Their extensive experience and sector knowledge will play a key role in continuing to provide exceptional client service across the UK,’ says brokerAdler Fairways has expanded its leadership team by appointing Oliver James and Rachael George as branch directors.
In their new roles, James will lead the broker’s Bristol office, while George will oversee its Birmingham base.
Both will focus on enhancing client service and supporting business development.
