Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
A round of applause
August is normally the silly season. The obsession with Jeremy Paxman’s beard in the national media shows the tradition is thankfully alive and well.
Flash-for-crash warning for motorists
Accident investigation firm APU has warned motorists of a new tactic being employed by criminals running ‘crash for cash’ fraud rings.
Higos brings Hann on board for schemes
Higos Insurance Services has appointed Ralph Hann as schemes manager from UK General where he held the same role.
Bluefin appoints ex-Biba boss Galbraith
Bluefin Insurance Services has appointed former boss of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) Eric Galbraith.
Ecclesiastical achieves chartered status
Ecclesiastical has been awarded chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for its UK operations.
MIB denies blagging allegations around private investigators and injured teenagers
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has “vigorously” denied allegations in several national newspapers that it had instructed private investigators to ‘blag’ the employment histories, benefit and telephone records of an injured teenager and her friends.
Markerstudy’s Brightside bid extended
A statement to the London Stock Exchange has confirmed that the deadline for a bid by Markerstudy for Brightside has been extended until 10 September.
Kerry London appoints Nick Pay as new MD
Kerry London has appointed Nick Pay as managing director, joining from Marsh where he was senior vice president in the national corporate practice.
Biba questions new government flood agreement
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has responded to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) flood insurance consultation with concerns over a lack of cover being available for small businesses and some UK…
QBE promotes new financial lines chief
QBE has appointed Simon Quinn as underwriting manager for its professional and financial lines (PFL) national practice.
Aviva’s Spencer promises more efficiency for brokers
Chief executive officer of Aviva UK and Ireland for general insurance, Robin Spencer, has promised brokers more automation and digital methodology to drive efficiency.
Profits up at Aviva as premiums fall
Aviva has revealed a 5% increase in operating profits for its UK general insurance (GI) business to £239m for the first half of 2013.
Gallaghers unveils construction hires
Arthur J. Gallagher International has unveiled a series of new specialists in its construction services division.
TEn totals 81
TEn Insurance has revealed that and has reached a total of 81 members with six new additions last quarter.
Ace recruits AIG’s Russell for PI role
Ace Group has appointed Geoff Russell as regional senior professional indemnity (PI) underwriter, UK and Ireland.
Mitsui Sumitomo adds PI and D&O experts to team
Mitsui Sumitomo at Lloyd’s has hired Joe Warner and Andrew Pecover as professional indemnity (PI) and directors and officers’ (D&O) specialists respectively to its Syndicate 3210.
Hodges pleased with top-line growth
Mark Hodges, CEO of Towergate, has declared the 1% increase in gross written premium and 3% rise in income as "really important" and a "positive for the group".
Towergate bondholder report puts net borrowing at £896m
Towergate's quarterly report for bondholders has revealed a loss on ordinary activities of £11.39m for the second quarter of 2013.
Towergate posts £10m loss
Towergate has revealed a loss before tax of £9.9m for the first half of 2013.
Evolution in broker push with new sales co-ordinator
Evolution Underwriting has promoted Michelle Buckley-Clarke to the newly-created role of sales co-ordinator.
Insurance claims handler jailed for £39,000 fraud
An insurance claims handler who stole £39,000 from his employer to settle pay-day loans and drug debts was jailed for 17 months at Cardiff Crown Court on 2 August 2013.
Editor’s letter - August 2013
“Here’s a wild and wacky suggestion, how about treating customers fairly not mis-selling add-on policies?”
NIG owner’s commercial COR drops to 105.3%
Direct Line Group, owner of NIG and Direct Line for Business, has reported a combined operating ratio of 105.3% for the first half of 2013, an improvement on the 112.7% in the same period last year.
Allianz delivers profit and revenue growth
Allianz Insurance has unveiled an increase in GWP to £996.3m (H1 2012: £965.1m) and an increase in profits to £86m (H1 2012: £75.3m) for the first six months of 2013.