Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Biba and ABI launch telematics guides
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) have produced two guides on telematics.
Simplyhealth unveils new PMI plan for SME market
Simplyhealth has launched Simply Employee Health, a new private medical insurance (PMI) product for small to medium sized businesses.
Zurich takes Sime from RSA to lead in Scotland
Zurich has recruited Chris Sime from RSA to be broker market head for Scotland.
PowerPlace confirms free broker access to SME web product
PowerPlace has revealed that brokers will be able to access its B2C SME web trading offering without needing to pay upfront costs, provided minimum business volumes are transacted.
Das remains in profit as GWP rises
Das UK Group has posted a 10.5% increase in gross written premiums “and other technical income” for 2012 to £178.25m, up from £161.3m the year before.
Simplyhealth CEO Benjamin to retire
Des Benjamin, CEO of Simplyhealth, is to retire after 13 years of leading the company.
Arc adds Noble Marine to roster
Arc Legal Assistance has signed up with Noble Marine Insurance to offer products to over 20,000 policyholders.
Liberty restructures commercial property team
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has promoted Richard Brown to the new role of UK commercial property manager.
McCann to replace Plumeri at Willis
Willis has confirmed that Jim McCann will succeed Joe Plumeri as non-executive chairman when he retires in July.
UKGI exposes liability claims fears
Brokers’ most pressing concern is the fear of being exposed to liability claims for the delivery of inaccurate risk data following the implementation of the Consumer Insurance Act, according to a survey by UKGI.
Professionalism: The LinkedIn debate
As the insurer challenge section of Insurance Age’s year-long Professional campaign draws to an end, readers have been sharing their thoughts on LinkedIn.
Paul Beck returns to Oamps
Oamps (UK) Group has appointed Paul Beck as director of innovation and product development.
Collinson buys Aria Assistance
The Collinson Group is to buy Aria Assistance as it looks to expand its portfolio of complementary businesses with the general insurance and financial services market.
Moody’s downgrades Towergate as Fitch opts for stable outlook
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the ratings of Towergate citing the “continued significant levels of financial indebtedness”.
Clear Insurance buys Steveni Kessler book
Clear Insurance has bought the general insurance business of Edmonton-based Steveni Kessler for an undisclosed sum.
Hiscox restructures London Market operations
Hiscox has announced changes to its Hiscox London Market business and Syndicate 33 including the separation of insurance reinsurance product lines.
Aviva looking at Co-op purchase
Aviva is considering a bid for the general insurance business of Co-operative Group, according to The Sunday Times.
Hiscox adds Bloomer and new role to schemes team
Hiscox has moved to strengthen its schemes and partnerships team with the creation of a new head of intermediary sales and distribution role to be filled by Alan Thomas.
L&G revamps critical illness cover
Legal & General (L&G) has revealed a series of updates to its critical illness product to widen cover for new policies.
Bluefin adds to Bristol office
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Stephen King as business development executive in its Bristol office, with immediate effect.
FCA issues clone broker warning
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning against dealing with KBP Insurance Service Limited as it is not authorised to carry out regulated activities in the UK.
Patrick Smith retires from Swinton
Patrick Smith has retired from Swinton, the business has confirmed.
Ageas Insurance Solutions moves on to CDL’s Strata
Ageas Insurance Services (AIS) has moved Auto Direct over to the CDL Strata operating platform and rebranded the motor insurance brand’s website.
Lloyds tops FCA insurance complaints table
Lloyds TSB Bank received 312,668 complaints regarding general insurance and pure protection, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest figures.