Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Hiscox grows UK book even faster in 2025
Hiscox’s growth momentum has accelerated again in the UK, with the insurer excited about its results and even “more excited about the future” with brokers, according to group chief underwriting officer Joanne Musselle.
Prestige to become AUB’s primary UK retail brand
AUB Group has outlined its UK broking plans and signalled further M&A is on the cards, having signed up to buy 95.9% of Prestige Insurance Holdings for A$432m (£219m) last month.
Caravan Guard pays tribute to founder Peter Wilby who has passed away aged 78
With deep sadness the Wilby family has announced the passing of Caravan Guard founder and chairman, Peter Wilby, aged 78.
Revenue and adjusted Ebitda tick down at Open GI
Open GI has posted £60m of revenue for the year ended 31 May 2025, down from £61.7m as adjusted Ebitda also fell but investment rose.
Movo picks Applied for personal lines panel on Quote Portal
Movo Partnership has teamed up with Applied Systems to power its Quote Portal providing network brokers access to insurer and MGA personal lines schemes for full-cycle EDI trading.
FCA sets four targets in its inaugural regulatory priorities report
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued its first regulatory priorities report for insurance as it switches away from penning portfolio letters.
Interview: Accelerant boss Radke on seeking broker input to help sector unlock value
“We would love an opportunity to start a dialogue with a number of UK brokers,” Accelerant Risk Exchange CEO Jeff Radke has told Insurance Age stressing the platform is not just looking towards “big, giant” brokers.
Bayles confirmed as CEO of GI broking at Everywhen
Phil Bayles’ switch from chief commercial officer at Everywhen to CEO of general insurance broking has been confirmed, after he took on the post in December subject to regulatory approval when Richard Tuplin left.
Duo step up in Teddington as new Coversure branch owners
Senior brokers and longstanding members of the team, Mel Franke and Ciara Curran, have bought the Coversure Teddington book of business from the current, and retiring, franchisee Philip Macdonald.
Moneysupermarket insurance revenues fall amid 2025 ‘headwinds’
Insurance revenue at Moneysupermarket fell 1% in 2025 to £232.5m driven by a 9% drop in car insurance, and home also declining.
Convex reveals GWP approaching $6bn and profit growth for 2025 in run-up to AIG deal
Convex Group grew gross written premium by 14% in 2025 to $5.88bn (£4.35bn) as it made a net profit for the third year in a row ahead of sealing investment from AIG.
MoneySuperMarket claims UK first with insurance ChatGPT app
MoneySuperMarket, has launched a financial services and price comparison service ChatGPT app, claiming it is the first in the UK and flagging the impact on motor insurance.
QBE International posts double digit premium growth
QBE International’s combined operating ratio improved again to 88.5% last year as the division, in which the UK sits, grew premium 12.6%.
Broker Diversity Push: FOI stats show subtle improvements in broking leadership gender balance
The latest data from the Financial Conduct Authority obtained by Insurance Age via a Freedom of Information request has shown small improvements in five out of six key SMF approved functions.
Mabb moves to advisory role as Webb named RMD of Romero
Regional managing director of Romero, Simon Mabb, will switch to an advisory role at Gallagher being succeeded by ex-Marsh leader Jonathan Webb.
CFC sale rumours resurface
The private equity owners of cyber insurer CFC are exploring “strategic options” having appointed advisers, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Zurich UK trims COR again and profits rise further in 2025
Zurich UK achieved a combined operating ratio of sub 90% for property and casualty business with profits rising 21% in 2025 while premiums stayed stable.
Close Brothers reverses premium finance commission disclosure requirement
Close Brothers Premium Finance has u-turned by cutting the need for brokers to get customers’ explicit consent to commission arrangements.
SRG broker to wholesale pothole damage cover
Strategic Insurance Services has launched a vehicle insurance product designed to cover damage caused by potholes, making it available to brokers on a wholesale basis for private motor and commercial fleet clients.
Asset management giant Barings commits up to $180m for new MGA-backing insurer
Barings has committed up to $180m (£132.7m) for the launch of Pinion Insurance which will offer capacity to managing general agents in the UK, US and Europe.
Property insurance payouts hit record £6.1bn in 2025 – ABI
Insurers paid out £6.1bn in property claims in 2025, the highest annual total on record, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Five arrested including ex-Met officer as police hit spoof motor insurance apps network
Five people, including a former Metropolitan Police officer, have been arrested across London today in a crackdown on a network selling spoof vehicle insurance ‘apps’.
Aviva takes Myles from Gallagher as branch manager in expanded South East role
Aviva has swooped for Kerry Myles from Gallagher as branch manager for the South East, starting in the role on 16 March.
Deadline extended for Zurich’s Beazley bid
Zurich has been granted more time to make its formal £8bn bid for Beazley with the deadline pushed back to 5pm on 4 March.