Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Macquarie explains decision to pull out of broker market
Macquarie Bank has given its reasons for withdrawing from the cashflow lending business with UK brokers citing the global economy and regulation.
Macquarie Bank pulls out of UK broker loans market
Macquarie Bank has decided to withdraw from the UK loans market for brokers with immediate effect.
Professionalism: Chartered status not a silver bullet
This week’s video on Insurance Age saw Juliet Williams of Insure4biz.com explain why she was proud that her firm had achieved chartered status.
Manchester Underwriting upgrades electronic capability
Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM) has launched a new website and trading platform.
Bootiful account win for Oval
Oval has won the Bernard Matthews account to be its livestock brokering and risk management provider.
Car premiums soften again
The latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index has revealed further softening in motor premiums in the third quarter of 2012.
Bryan James acquires Bennett Gould branch
Bryan James & Co has agreed to take over the Warrington branch of Lloyd's broker Bennett Gould & Partners.
Accountancy firm in financial dispute with insurers
Accountants RSM Tenon is in dispute with its insurers over who should pick up the bill for costs arising from the firm's Financial Services Authority (FSA) fine in 2010.
CFC creates casualty team with new appointment
CFC Underwriting has recruited Gary Norman into the newly created position of casualty practice leader.
Nexus buys CIFS
Nexus Underwriting Management has bought Credit Indemnity and Financial Services (CIFS) from Novae Syndicates for an undisclosed sum.
Carole Nash rides off with Suzuki account
Carole Nash has been appointed to administer the insurance scheme for Suzuki GB Plc.
Ace reorganises broker relationship structure
Ace Group has moved to strengthen relationships with brokers and clients with a series of appointments across the UK and Ireland region.
Arista boosts Southampton office
Arista Insurance has appointed Paul Avery to its Southampton office, reporting to regional manager Andy Wright.
Profits up at Transactor
Transactor Global Solutions Limited (TGSL) and associated companies has announced a 20% increase in pre-tax profits to £600,000.
Insurance insolvencies up in September
Insolvencies in the insurance sector rose 15.4% in September compared with the same month in 2011, according to research by Experian.
Chartered status under-promoted on websites, says Axa
A review of UK Chartered Broker websites commissioned by Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary found that many brokers were not promoting their Chartered status adequately.
RFIB turns to ex-Towergate risk officer
RFIB has appointed Lisa Siggery as risk and compliance director replacing Stephen Grant.
Professionalism: public surprised by lack of industry qualifications
Stuart Hulbert, director at Brents Insurance, has shared his thoughts on professionalism in our LinkedIn discussion and revealed that clients are often surprised to find that brokers can arrange cover without passing any qualifications.
Alec Finch appoints new MD from Jelf
Alec Finch & Company has appointed Mike Latham as group managing director with a remit including acquisitions.
Beazley acquires affinity business team
Beazley has bought-in the team that underwrites the Lloyd’s Small Business Consortium in a move designed to increase access to the book of enhancement and affinity business.
Cadogan boosts management
Cadogan Keelan Westall has strengthened its management team with the appointments of Amanda Hindman and Sue Filsell.
QBE to close Reading office
QBE is to close its office in Reading as part of a reorganisation of its relationship management structure for brokers and clients in the South of England.
Biba welcomes FCA clarifications
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has welcomed further clarification from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) ahead of upcoming changes.
FSA calls for feedback in consultation on journey to FCA
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published the ‘Journey to the FCA’ - a paper setting out how the new regulator will operate with a consultation period now open until 14 December.