Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Murphy joins Apricot from Hughes
New recruit to be branch manager.
Zurich UK improves COR as business grows
Insurer claims “all key measures” have improved in past 12 months.
RSA group returns to profit
Insurer delivers £6m profit after tax.
Watson hails second quarter recovery at Ageas
Insurer boss confident in underlying strength of the business.
Towergate chief admits morale is “mixed” at consolidator
Mark Hodges says half year results in line with expectations.
Profits down at Ageas
Insurer posts improved second quarter results as weather impacts half year figures.
Losses worsen at Towergate
Consolidator confirms 600 job losses as income stays flat and operating earnings drop for first half of 2014.
Profits up at esure
Provider reports slip in GWP for first half of 2014.
Transactor opens up in Halifax
Software specialist says hub will help target growth in north of England.
Axa UK and Ireland insurance COR improves to 98.2%
Insurer reports rise in underlying earnings to £118m.
Gibbs to lead as Motability director at RSA
Insurer announces four new appointments in commercial lines.
Marsh profits jump 11% for Q2
Global broker delivers second quarter revenues of $3.3bn.
Willis UK retail figures decline in second quarter
Company reports overall growth in Willis Insurance UK as “mid-single digit” fall in retail was offset by other units.
Towergate buys Watt UK Insurance Services
Consolidator also confirms Lovat deal.
Towergate buys Lovat Insurance Brokers
Consolidator makes acquisition from Bestinvest.
LV sees dip in half year broker figures
Results reveal slight fall in broker-placed GWP to £312m but commercial sales jump 22%.
Lorica adds five new staff
Broker recruits from Towergate, Kerry London, Gallagher and Arista.
Aspen urges rejection of Endurance offer
Provider writes to shareholders as it publishes preliminary Q2 results.
ABI calls for greater transparency on motor and home pricing
Trade body claims proposals would improve clarity for customers on motor and home insurance.
Underwriting losses narrow to £94m at Axa Insurance UK
Document at Companies House shows company saw pre-tax profits increase in 2013.
Infinity adds three to BDM team
New staff tasked with building relationships with brokers across UK.
Ex-Aviva chief Spencer joins NN Group
New recruit leads on international insurance.
TEn switches to employee ownership
Company claims to be first in broker network sector to make the move.
Biba signals support for whiplash report
Broker trade body endorses call for government to publish proposals on medical panels and timescales.