Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Intact eyeing up broker trading in sites in South West and North East
CEO Ken Norgrove has revealed to Insurance Age that Intact Insurance is eyeing up broking trading sites in the South West and North East as it assesses whether it has gaps in its UK footprint.
Specialist agriculture broker secures six-figure British Business Bank deal
Agriculture specialist Acres Insurance Brokers has secured a six-figure debt finance package from government-owned British Business Bank.
Ardonagh GI businesses begin trading as Everywhen as rollout continues
Ardonagh has confirmed the start of the rollout of the Everywhen brand across offices, digital channels and client communications.
Premium Choice moves from Close Brothers to Premium Credit
Top 100 UK Broker Premium Choice has signed a multi-year deal with Premium Credit moving away from Close Brothers Premium Finance.
Aviva pushes on with 17% UK growth
Aviva grew gross written premiums in the UK by 17% to £6.27bn in the first nine months of the year, with double digit rises in personal and commercial lines.
Gallagher reveals new UK retail structure and leaders after AssuredPartners deal
Gallagher has created two new trading divisions for UK retail – led by Gary Fletcher and Simon Waine – after buying AssuredPartners, which added 1,000 colleagues and a number of businesses to the broker across the UK and Ireland.
FSCS reveals early forecast of no broker levy in 2026/27
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has indicated brokers will not have to pay a levy in 2026/27 which would keep the rate at zero for the fourth year in a row.
Third quarter of motor premium falls – ABI
Average motor insurance premiums fell £13 to £551 in the third quarter, according to the Association of British Insurer’s latest tracker.
AM Best rates Peach-owner NPA Insurance as B++
AM Best has given NPA Insurance, including trading style Peach which backs numerous UK managing general agents and broker schemes, a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of ‘bbb’ (Good).
DR&P reveals 2024 deal costs and more buys in 2025 after BMS sale
DR&P Group has revealed a £60.91m bill for its 2024 purchases, a year it was snapped up by BMS.
Geo-owned MGA launches new non-negligent liability insurance policy
Renovation Underwriting has launched a specialist cover that financially protects property owners undertaking renovation or construction projects, specifically in circumstances where damage could occur to neighbouring properties and no one can be proven…
UK growth accelerates at Hiscox
Hiscox has maintained “positive momentum” in the UK with written premiums up 8% in the first nine months of the year to £543.1m.
NSM adds Thomsett as ops director at Kingfisher and Kingsbridge
NSM UK has recruited Neil Thomsett from UKGI Group to be operations director for Kingfisher Insurance and Kingsbridge.
Brokers on the ‘frontline’ in tackling insurance fraud
Nearly one in five people (19%) believe it’s justifiable not to disclose the full truth on an insurance application – a figure that rises to 21% among those with motor insurance, research by Ageas UK has revealed.
Clear picks Premium Credit
Clear Group has chosen Premium Credit as its principal premium finance partner signing a multi-year contract.
Home insurance premium falls speed up
Average quoted prices for home insurance fell by 4.8% in the three months to September, according to research by Consumer Intelligence.
Markerstudy adds former Allianz leader Price as director
Markerstudy has added ex-Allianz leader Victoria Price as capacity and partnerships director.
Brokers call on MGAs for more at renewal
Nine in 10 brokers believe insurers and managing general agents across the non-standard market could do more to support renewals and client retention, according to the latest survey by Prestige Underwriting.
FCA issues warning of Close Brothers clone
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning of fraudsters trying to scam people as a clone of Close Brothers.
Ex-Bravo boss Scott Bennett moves to JMG
Scott Bennett, the former leader of Ardonagh-owned Bravo Networks, has joined JMG as group insurer director.
New MGA targets financial lines
Managing general underwriter Acies has launched its latest underwriting agency, Subscribe MGA focusing on financial lines.
Award winning broker Alan Boswell posts turnover and revenue growth
Alan Boswell Insurance Brokers grew turnover 7.2% to £35.83m in the year ended 31 March 2025 as profits topped £9m.
Dalby to lead at Howden as Ogley exits
Mike Dalby has been appointed CEO of Howden consumer and local commercial to lead its UK high street business with immediate effect as Kelly Ogley leaves the business.
Lange to replace Raffard as personal lines MD amid wider Allianz UK management changes
Serge Raffard, managing director of personal lines at Allianz UK, will be succeeded by chief financial officer Ulf Lange on 1 December, the insurer has revealed.