Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Canopius completes Omega deal
Canopius Group has confirmed the completion of the acquisition of Omega Insurance Holdings.
Profits up at Amlin
Amlin has returned to pre-tax profit in the first half of 2012 with a result of £184.5m reversing a loss of £192.3m in the same period last year.
Brokers saving the UK economy
There is nothing nice about brokers being hit for payment protection insurance mis-selling refunds.
New broking head at Aon Risk Solutions
Laurence White has been appointed as head of broking for all business at Aon Risk Solutions UK.
Partington unveils his strategy for Gallagher
Dave Partington, head of UK retail offices at Gallagher Heath, has revealed the new structure and plans for acquisitions designed to target SME and corporate growth across the country for the broker.
Barr departs CCV as Bruce steps in
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has confirmed the departure of Graham Barr from the role of chief operating officer with David Bruce taking on the job.
Brightside recruits again
Brightside has confirmed the recruitment of 48 new staff following the company’s partnership with Asda.
Henderson wins account for Wallace and Gromit’s favourite cheese
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside has been appointed by The Wensleydale Creamery, at Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales, to handle the cheese maker’s insurance needs.
Oval results show rise in Ebitda
Oval Group has revealed a 4% rise in profitability as measured by Ebitda to £15m for the year ended 31 May 2012.
Russell Scanlan expands in Leicester with former Towergate hire
Russell Scanlan has appointed John Mahon as an account director based in its offices in Desford Hall, near Leicester.
Aviva trialling telematics app for private car insurance
Aviva has launched the test of a new pay-how-you-drive app on smartphones called - Aviva RateMyDrive – with the target of signing up 5,000 drivers.
Jelf partners with REC
Jelf has teamed up with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) to become the insurance partner for its members.
Markel takes on ex-Chubb underwriter
Markel UK has appointed Simon Webster as technical underwriter with the responsibility of expanding its specialty liability account.
Insurance Age gateway goes live
Insuranceage.co.uk has rolled out a new login feature to deliver on-going free access to articles over 28 days old.
Miller takes trade credit specialist from R K Harrison
Richard Miller has left R K Harrison Insurance Brokers (RKH) to join Miller.
Brightside to create nearly 50 jobs
Brightside Group is to create a software development operation in South Wales in an investment creating 48 technology focused jobs.
Administrators confirm 200 job losses at Merlin
Administrators BDO have confirmed that 200 members of staff at Merlin Claims have been made redundant with immediate effect.
Autonet expands commercial offering
Autonet Insurance has added to its commercial insurance range with the launch of shops and commercial let insurance products.
Ecclesiastical exits wedding market
Ecclesiastical Insurance will cease providing wedding insurance from 31 August 2012 after a strategic review.
Chase Templeton buys Quotter's client bank
Chase Templeton, a private medical and protection insurance broker, has bought the individual client bank of Newark-based broker Quotter.
Spencer committed to getting commercial COR below 100%
Robin Spencer, chief executive for UK & Ireland general insurance at Aviva, has described himself as "delighted" by the insurer's half-year results.
Lorica opens Leeds office
Lorica Insurance Brokers has opened a new office in Leeds, the sixth in its branch network.
Integro buys Colchester broker
Integro Insurance Brokers has bought Colchester-based Allan Chapman & James Insurance Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
FSA cancels ex-Coversure franchisee's permissions
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has cancelled the ability of former Croydon Coversure franchisee Eric Lung to undertake regulated insurance broking activities.