Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Paul Beck returns to Oamps
Oamps (UK) Group has appointed Paul Beck as director of innovation and product development.
Collinson buys Aria Assistance
The Collinson Group is to buy Aria Assistance as it looks to expand its portfolio of complementary businesses with the general insurance and financial services market.
Moody’s downgrades Towergate as Fitch opts for stable outlook
Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the ratings of Towergate citing the “continued significant levels of financial indebtedness”.
Clear Insurance buys Steveni Kessler book
Clear Insurance has bought the general insurance business of Edmonton-based Steveni Kessler for an undisclosed sum.
Hiscox restructures London Market operations
Hiscox has announced changes to its Hiscox London Market business and Syndicate 33 including the separation of insurance reinsurance product lines.
Aviva looking at Co-op purchase
Aviva is considering a bid for the general insurance business of Co-operative Group, according to The Sunday Times.
Hiscox adds Bloomer and new role to schemes team
Hiscox has moved to strengthen its schemes and partnerships team with the creation of a new head of intermediary sales and distribution role to be filled by Alan Thomas.
L&G revamps critical illness cover
Legal & General (L&G) has revealed a series of updates to its critical illness product to widen cover for new policies.
Bluefin adds to Bristol office
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Stephen King as business development executive in its Bristol office, with immediate effect.
FCA issues clone broker warning
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning against dealing with KBP Insurance Service Limited as it is not authorised to carry out regulated activities in the UK.
Patrick Smith retires from Swinton
Patrick Smith has retired from Swinton, the business has confirmed.
Ageas Insurance Solutions moves on to CDL’s Strata
Ageas Insurance Services (AIS) has moved Auto Direct over to the CDL Strata operating platform and rebranded the motor insurance brand’s website.
Lloyds tops FCA insurance complaints table
Lloyds TSB Bank received 312,668 complaints regarding general insurance and pure protection, according to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest figures.
Brokerbility continues chartered push
Cooke and Mason has become the latest Brokerbility member to achieve chartered status.
NIG targets schemes with ex-Knowlden Titlow director hire
NIG has appointed Michael Buse as product manager for delegated arrangements, with a focus on growing the provider’s commercial schemes business.
Chartered is one way but not the only way, says L&G
L&G values chartered status however it is not the only measure of professionalism among brokers that the provider looks for, according to Mark Holweger.
Jelf and HETAs join forces
Jelf has teamed up with HETAs, the industry body for the solid fuel and biomass industry, to launch HETAs Insurance Services.
Sugden departs acquisitions role at Bluefin
Marshall Sugden has left the acquisitions leadership role at Bluefin Insurance, sister title Post has revealed.
Ace appoints ex-RSA chief Napier as chairman as Kendrick becomes president
Ace has appointed John Napier to a new role of non-executive chairman of both Ace European Group and Ace Underwriting Agencies.
Lorega extends Towergate networks relationship
Broker Network and Countrywide has extended its relationship with Lorega to include the launch of Household Network Assist.
AGCS boosts financial lines team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Kevin Northcott as the regional head of financial lines to drive product development and expand the company’s presence.
Zurich retains chartered insurer status
Zurich has achieved chartered insurer status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) across its general insurance operations for the second year running.
Aon teams up with Manchester United in bumper training deal
Aon has signed an eight-year deal worth a reported £120m-£180m with Manchester United to rename the football club’s training centre as the Aon Training Complex and sponsor its training kit.
Looking fabulous in yellow – just what is going on at Aviva?
Losing Janice Deakin to Gallaghers is a body blow to Aviva and their relationship with brokers. No matter how they try to dress it up.