Acquinex Strengthens Leadership Team by Naming Josh Cowen as New CEO

Acquinex, a specialist financial lines managing general agent (MGA), has reinforced its leadership team by appointing Josh Cowen as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

This appointment follows co-founders Chris Jackson and Chris Thompson transitioning into new roles within PIB Group, Acquinex’s parent company since 2021.

In his new role, Cowen will report directly to PIB Group’s specialty business and oversee the day-to-day operations of Acquinex. Prior to joining, he served as Senior Vice President, International Transactional Risk at Chubb and brings extensive experience in the insurance and MGA sector, having held leadership positions at Aviva, AIG, and Fusion Specialty.

Key Highlights

• Josh Cowen appointed CEO of Acquinex, succeeding co-founders Chris Jackson and Chris Thompson.
• Cowen brings extensive experience from Chubb, Aviva, AIG, and Fusion Specialty to Acquinex.

Jackson has moved into a newly created role overseeing PIB Group’s Specialty MGA strategy, driving growth into broader specialty markets, including leading the acquisition of Litica earlier this year. Both Acquinex and Litica will report to Jackson as specialist brands serving niche markets. Thompson now heads Product Development across PIB Group’s wider MGA businesses.

Additionally, Henry Pearson has been appointed Head of UK – Warranty & Indemnity (W&I), and Matthew Andrews joins as Head of Title. These key appointments aim to capitalise on recent market momentum. Pearson, who joined Acquinex in June 2025, brings over a decade of insurance experience, having previously held senior roles at Liberty Global Transaction Solutions, Ambridge Europe, and Pembroke Managing Agency. Andrews, joining in May 2025, will focus on integrating Title into W&I processes across all jurisdictions. He previously contributed to Aviva’s European underwriting team, spearheading M&A and Title workstreams.

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Commenting on his appointment, Cowen said, “As the M&A market evolves, accessible transactional risk and specialty insurance products are more important than ever. Joining Acquinex at this exciting stage allows me to help drive growth, expand product offerings, and strengthen global presence. The company’s best-in-class service, innovation, and strong client, broker, and capital relationships make this a thrilling opportunity.”

Chris Jackson, Co-Founder of Acquinex, added, “Having the right leadership is critical as we enter the next growth stage. Josh’s international experience and proven track record are a huge win for Acquinex and our clients. Alongside Henry and Matthew, our senior team is well-positioned to scale the business and deliver exceptional results.”