Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
McChesney steps into Zurich role from Allianz
Zurich has confirmed the appointment of Gareth McChesney as director of personal lines underwriting and pricing for its UK general insurance business.
Henderson promotes four in Leeds
Henderson Insurance Brokers has promoted two members of staff as directors and made two further associate director promotions.
Invicta buys Stackhouse Poland book
Invicta Insurance Services has confirmed the purchase of a portfolio of selected personal lines policies from Stackhouse Poland.
FCA review reveals poor practice in mobile phone insurance
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has listed poor product design, unclear terms, and inadequate claims and complaints handling among the findings of its review into mobile phone insurance.
Bluefin and Wentworth Alexander settle legal dispute
Bluefin has confirmed that a settlement has been reached in its legal wrangle with competitor Wentworth Alexander.
Knowlden Titlow joins Brokerbility
Knowlden Titlow Insurance Brokers (KTIB) has joined Brokerbility, taking the group's membership total of independent brokers to 35.
Coversure opens fourth Essex franchise
Coversure Insurance Services has opened a new branch in Brentwood following the appointment of Dawn McNamara and Neal Brezina who have joined from South Essex Insurance Brokers.
1 Answer partners with THB for PI
1 Answer has partnered with THB Group to roll out professional indemnity (PI) insurance to all of its members and their clients.
JLT Specialty voices concerns on unrated markets
JLT Specialty has raised concerns about solicitors placing professional indemnity (PI) insurance in unrated markets.
Barbican buys broker Seacurus
Barbican Group has bought UK-based specialist marine insurance broker Seacurus for an undisclosed sum.
Changing of the guard
A bit over 18 months ago the changing of the guard among the leadership of the big consolidators began.
Fitch maintains RSA’s A rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc's (RSA) insurer financial strength (IFS) rating at 'A' with a stable outlook.
AA warns fines for uninsured driving pose little deterrent
AA Insurance has welcomed the planned increase in the fixed penalty fine for driving without insurance from £200 to £300 but warned that it will do little to deter those who habitually drive without cover.
Build brand recognition with the UK Broker Awards
Winning a UK Broker Award helps with staff recruitment and brand recognition, according to Jasper Martens of Simply Business.
LV expands specialist vehicle cover offering
LV Broker has launched Highway Specialist Vehicle Insurance covering a range of vehicles including 4x4 (off-road), American, classic, custom, kit or replica car, military vehicle or motorhome.
Arista launches SME scheme with Leicestershire broker
Arista Insurance has launched its sixth scheme this year with Leicestershire broker Online Risk Solutions.
Towergate appoints Willis president to Paymentshield role
Towergate has appointed Brendan McCafferty as commercial director at Paymentshield reporting to CEO Tim Johnson.
Aviva hit by ratings downgrade
Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded the insurance financial strength rating of the main operating units of Aviva group to A1 from Aa3.
UK Broker Awards win created "office buzz"
Each year the winners at the UK Broker Awards are entered into a special category – Insurance Broker of the Year – to see who really has reached the pinnacle of broking achievement.
Towergate appoints Ryan Brown as group M&A director
Towergate has appointed Ryan Brown from investment bank Keefe Bruyette & Woods as group mergers and acquisitions (M&A) director with an expected start date of early August.
Nexus heralds "game-changer" with PartnerRe tie-up
Nexus Group has teamed up with reinsurer PartnerRe to cover its current core financial lines for up to five years.
Integro builds new management team
Integro has appointed a new leadership team to oversee Integro Insurance Brokers, the group’s UK subsidiary.
FCA gives industry one year warning on motor legal expenses
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its report on the thematic review of the Motor Legal Expenses Insurance Market (MLEI).
MOJ to name rule breaking CMCs online
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has revealed that it will be logging any breach of the rules by claims management companies (CMCs) online for consumers to check.