Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
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.
Ex-Aviva employee sentenced for fraud
Customer manager in Scotland stole over £5,000.
Markerstudy buys telematics firm Drivology
Company confirms push for telematics and app based business.
Cowens joins Una
Alliance of brokers hints at further membership expansion in 2016.
FCA issues statement on financial regulation status after Brexit vote
Regulator monitoring developments and liaising with Bank of England.
Biba commits to working with government on Brexit
Trade body recognises the ramifications of the results will cause concerns for members.
Lloyd’s reacts to Brexit vote
Chairman stresses that the business will be unchanged for the next two years.
HDI opens in Scotland with Glasgow office
Insurer appoints new senior development underwriter in expansion push.
Swinton closes Leek branch
Newspaper report reveals customers to be serviced from Hanley branch.
Broker Network poised to go down acquisition route
Members give unanimous welcome to prospect of new capital for the network.
Cavere Insurance launches Flood Re enabled home insurance
Product for brokers is underwritten by Ageas.
Zurich splits Endsleigh and personal lines management
Jeff Brinley to lead Endsleigh as Kay Martin steps up for personal lines.
Perkins Slade reports pre-tax loss before Howden sale
Turnover dropped 2.5% in 2015.
Zurich to bring general insurance and life businesses in the UK under one leader
Move part of global restructure to be undertaken across the group by 1 July.
McManus: Sarkozy resignation does not impact PIB
PIB boss says more deals are in the pipeline as consolidation push continues.
Profits soar at Simply Business for 2015
Turnover rises by nearly one-third at online broker.
Editor’s letter: June 2016
“There were those who believed a Brexit would be very bad news for the industry and those who felt that actually the market had succeeded before the EU and would continue to do so outside of it”
Using unrated insurers perilous, say brokers
Market reacts to Gable's declaration that it's pondering a sale.
Towergate holding company posts pre-tax loss of £19.1m
Bondholder report also shows decrease in net cash.