Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Das reveals new MD for UK and Ireland insurance
James Henderson joins legal expenses specialist from British Gas’ parent company Centrica.
Stuart Rootham to join Aston Scott as group MD
Former joint MD of general UK retail at Howden starts new role in October.
NIG expands online commercial combined trades appetite by 70%
Insurer adds 550 trades taking offering to over 1000.
Applied Systems buys Relay Software in Ireland
Firm strikes deal with private equity house.
GRP buys BB Insure
Consolidator swoops for Lincolnshire based firm.
AR network leaders welcome thematic review findings
Biba boss highlights that with an appointed rep a firm “is lending its regulatory permission to someone else and with that lending its name”.
Beazley posts dip in post-tax profits
GWP rises for first six months of 2016.
Insurance industry awaits apprentice levy update
CII welcomes Robert Halfon’s appointment as government minister.
Allianz rolls out new initiative to prevent SME underinsurance
Insurer previously confirmed it would no longer apply average to SME claims.
Ex-Biba accountant pleads guilty of £24,000 fraud against trade body
Accountant may be facing jail after case at Old Bailey for stealing money from Biba.
HPS to fund Broker Network acquisition drive
Network boss Andy Fairchild hopeful of completing first deal before end of 2016.
Video: Power hour - motor trade
Specialist motor trade brokers met up with Allianz to discuss the hot topics in the market.
AmTrust buys Arc Legal
Deal adds 14 million policies to USA-led firm.
Gable closes to new business
Insurer posts £24.3m pre-tax loss for 2015.
ABI: Theresa May appointment a “positive day”
Trade body vows to work closely with government over insurance industry Brexit issues.
New underwriting structure will make life easier for brokers, promises Charles Franks
Tokio Marine Kiln brings underwriting into four divisions.
Tokio Marine Kiln restructures underwriting divisions
Non-London teams to work on sector lines rather than by geographical locations.
Former FCA boss Wheatley paid £827,000 for final year
Increase includes pay to 31 July 2016 after leaving in September last year.
GRP set to swoop for One Commercial from Primary Group - report
Lorica CEO Matt Bray says the broker is not in talks with GRP.
Power hour: Driving change in motor trade
The motor trade market is evolving with the rise of autonomous vehicles, electric cars and changing consumer purchasing habits, but the sector still also has to deal with more traditional risks
Una adds Berns Brett as a new member
Second agreement in a week takes alliance up to 13 members.
Editor’s letter: July/August 2016
“It is time for a positive problem solving mindset and the insurance industry will have a crucial role to play in the debate”
Allianz targets motor trade with product refresh
Insurer says it is aiming for top spot in the UK.
Bluefin buys Osbornes Insurance Oxford
Consolidator strikes deal with Bluefin Network member.