Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Arag targets HNW market adding crisis communications to legal cover
Insurer believes it has delivered a market first with new offering.
The Blog Spot: Time is money
Our InsurTech Futures campaign has been leading the way in highlighting the changes impacting the broker market.
FCA survey reveals gaps in consumer insurance knowledge and take-up
Regulator publishes findings of its largest research pool with UK consumers.
Allianz swoops into top spot in Brokerbility survey
Axa retains lead spot in claims category.
Martin Oliver to leave Gallagher
Gareth Birch appointed MD for UK small business and personal lines division
Broking Break: Your Top 5
This week brokers have been keen to hear about takeovers, new launches, the career plans of Martyn Holman and analysis of the ongoing Ogden rate rollercoaster.
Rural Insurance signs five year £41m capacity deal with Zurich
Agricultural insurer switches from XL Catlin as main capacity supplier.
Biba teams up with Servca for medical indemnity scheme
Scheme backed by Lloyd’s A-rated capacity.
Brunel Group sets up Brunel Insurance Brokers
The corporate division will operate from London, Bristol, Manchester and Perth and launch in December 2017.
Atradius unveils SME product
Trade credit insurer reveals “streamlined” cover option.
Enness enters insurance broking market
Mortgage broker targeting HNW and commercial business.
Applied Net 2017: CEO Reid French prioritising UK growth over profit
Boss open to idea of buying again in the UK.
Applied Net 2017: Jeff Purdy predicts 30% UK growth for Applied in 2018
Software house close to confirming two more brokers for new Epic platform which goes live in the UK next year.
Applied Net 2017: Cyber security in the digital age and how to get it right
Brokers urged to create office environments where cyber security is everybody’s business.
Applied Net 2017: Consolidation notes from the USA
Takeovers continue apace in the North American market but selling up is not always the best financial option.
Marsh’s head of operations in Scotland Iain Henry departs
Henry took on the post when Marsh bought Central Insurance Services in 2014.
The Blog Spot: Deal or no deal - is the AA/Hastings tie-up really dead?
Hastings was in talks this summer about buying AA’s insurance business, or in their words forming a “partnership”. The talks have since stopped and the deal hasn’t happened.
Video: Romford regional review
Insurance Age met with brokers in and around Romford to find out why there are so many specialist firms in the area.
Pre-tax profit jumps at BGL for 2017
Group reports 14% rise in underlying revenues.
Axa updates motor trade SME policy
Insurer lists enhancements as including no claims bonus protection option and cover for misfuelling.
Government’s proposed changes could bring Ogden rate up to 0-1%
New framework would see the discount rate reviewed every three years.
Regional review: Romford
Specialist market: The Romford area is home to many specialist brokers and traditional local players, but is its proximity to London a help or a hindrance?
Sompo Canopius sold to private equity for $952m
Canopius will be led by current executive chairman Michael Watson and chief underwriting officer Mike Duffy.
Top 50 2017 - Welcome
Innovative market: The Top 50 Brokers in Personal Lines is full of growing and efficient firms. Brokers are ideally placed for further success in the next 12 months