Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
FSA consults on FSCS funding model
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed new funding rules for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Brokers fighting for fairer insurance payout, claims Biba
Further research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has revealed that insurers are becoming stricter on paying claims in the economic downturn.
New starters roll in for the New Year at Lorica
Lorica has unveiled 10 new recruits across the business for the beginning of 2013.
Gallagher eyeing up Barbon purchase
AJ Gallagher is closing in on buying Barbon Insurance Group, according to Post Magazine.
Das adds flood and fire offering
Das has launched the latest version of its Loss Assist product to provide assistance for households that have suffered damage to their property or contents due to a major incident such as a flood, fire, theft or storm.
Aon builds in Bristol
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Peter Grocock as branch director for its Bristol office, a new role for the business.
Willis takes Zurich chief as CEO
Willis has appointed David Martin as chairman and CEO of its UK retail business.
Former Dual chief joins PIA
Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has appointed Tim Grant as interim chief operating officer.
Professionalism: Digital as your shop window
Craig Freeman, director of digital services at brandformula has revealed that he has seen a “huge sea change” in the way brokers engage with social media although he is yet to experience chartered brokers using it to promote their status.
Croydon broker appoints new MD
Henry Seymour has promoted Dean Laming to the role of managing director.
Miller turns to JLT for casualty chief
Miller Insurance has confirmed the appointment of Simon Collings to its corporate risks team.
Editor’s letter - January 2013
“Brokers need to be shouting louder about their role in the economy and the essential service they provide”
Allianz opens doors to chartered brokers
Allianz has confirmed that it will start taking applications next week for its Commercial Scholarship Programme, designed to support staff at chartered brokers achieve their CII Diploma in Insurance.
Das warns on LEI drop
Das has warned that the number of policy holders taking out uninsured loss recovery has now hit an estimated 50%, down from over 80% a few years.
Flood risk homeowners hit with £20,000 excess
Homeowners in areas prone to flooding are already facing excess levels up to £20,000 on their insurance policies, according to the AA.
NMJ Insurance buys in Derbyshire
NMJ Insurance Brokers (NMJ) has bought the general insurance business of M J Stansfield, taking its acquisition count to four since 2010.
MOJ shuts another 200 claims companies
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed that between April and November last year it closed 209 claims management companies.
Markerstudy claims "final piece to the puzzle" with credit hire swoop
Markerstudy Group has bought accident management company Vision Vehicle Solutions as it focuses on launching an "integrated motor service" in early 2013.
Chesterfield appoints ex-Aon and JLT chief
The Chesterfield Group has appointed David Menzies to grow its accident and health account, in the US and internationally, as part of its ongoing growth strategy.
Kinetic adds new team
Lloyd’s broker Kinetic Insurance has added a new team to its offering in a move to expand its range of products.
Allanfield Group poised to enter administration
Allanfield Group has appointed administrators after finding a “deficiency in its cash resource” that it is yet “to understand”.
XL adds to political risk and trade credit team
XL has appointed David Lineham to its political risk and trade credit team as a senior underwriter.
Saffron goes to Aviva for sales chief
Saffron Insurance has appointed Aviva’s Phil Marler as director of sales.
Gender Directive to hit motor market profitability
The ECJ Gender Directive, which comes into force on 21 December, could reduce the overall profitability of the UK motor insurance market by 2% next year, experts have warned.