Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Plum seeks broker growth with Madders hire
Plum Underwriting has appointed Niall Madders as senior technical underwriter.
RSA broker chief Paul Donaldson to retire in 2014
RSA has confirmed that Paul Donaldson, group broker relationship and sales director, will retire in early 2014.
Pearce retires from TEn
David Pearce has retired from his role as non-executive chairman of TEn Insurance.
White urged to make Biba fight harder for brokers
The appointment of Steve White as the new CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has been welcomed by brokers but he has been warned of needing to rise to the challenges the trade body’s membership faces.
Steve White appointed new chief executive of Biba
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has appointed Steve White, currently head of compliance and training at the trade body, to the post of chief executive.
Transport committee in whiplash investigation
The Transport Committee has called for evidence on reducing the number and costs of whiplash claims.
Broker Apprentice Task Five: The interview
In some respects the interviews were meant to be the toughest assignment of the lot. I was trying to put them on the spot but without destroying them.
Henderson teams up with Acturis
Henderson Insurance Brokers (HIBL) has gone live on the Acturis system, the largest independent broker to opt for the technology provider’s system in the last two years.
Arista appoints Macauley in regional push
Arista Insurance has appointed Sean Macauley as development underwriter for the South West of England.
Coversure opens in Bedale
Coversure has opened an office in Bedale, North Yorkshire, its first new franchise of 2013.
Broker Apprentice Task Four: The schemes
This was a great task for the apprentices because it actually tested their imagination and their entrepreneurialism and it did so in a practical way.
Giles recruits Carlos Thompson in sector MD role
Giles has appointed Carlos Thompson from Endsleigh Insurance as managing director, private rental sector.
Towergate recruits marketing director from Lloyds
Towergate has appointed Lindsay Forster as group marketing director.
JLT adds to financial institutions team
JLT Specialty (JLT) has added Roger Maxted, John Greene and Tracy Miller to its financial institutions team.
Admiral seeks to build "metaphorical skyscraper" as profits rise
Admiral has delivered a group pre-tax profit of £345m for 2012, up from £299m the year before.
ABI research into motor claims cost sees whiplash hit 20%
A new report by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has revealed that personal injury costs now make up the largest proportion of motor insurance claims.
Insurance insolvencies remain in single figures
Research from Experian has revealed there were nine company insolvencies in the insurance sector in January 2013.
Marsh creates corporate division and structure
Marsh has launched a new corporate division within its UK and Ireland business, bringing together its national corporate and risk management practices as well as Marsh Risk Consulting.
Willis secures Chartered broker status
Willis has been awarded Chartered insurance broker status for its UK business.
Gallagher Heath partners with Lorega on property claims
Gallagher Heath has signed up with Lorega to white-label its loss recovery insurance products and launch Gallagher Heath Assist.
Open GI buys PowerPlace
Open GI has confirmed the purchase of PowerPlace from parent company Towergate for an undisclosed sum.
Professionalism is crucial ingredient for enhanced benefits
Neil Clutterbuck, director of underwriting and technical at Allianz, has revealed that increased professionalism is part of a cocktail that could lead to enhanced products and benefits for brokers from the insurer.
esure plans £50m stock exchange flotation
esure has announced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange with an initial public offering (IPO).
QBE to cut 700 jobs
QBE is to cut up to 700 positions across Europe, Australia and the US over the next few years.