Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Octagon appoints claims director
Octagon has announced the appointment of Peter Goodright as claims director.
Aon reports fall in UK revenue
Aon today reported commission and fees in its UK arm declined 8% to $167m in the second quarter of 2010 (Q2 2009: $181m).
Lorega announces ATE service launch
Lorega has launched a new after the event claims preparation, mitigation and negotiation service.
Willis reports return to UK growth
Willis has reported net income from continuing operations for the quarter ended 30 June 2010 was $89m. The figure is above last year’s $87m in the same period.
PB Week: A week in the life of Keith Curling, Carmichaels MD
Monday: On the train to London and the diary assumes control, it will be a frenetic week with client meetings combined with managing my own portfolio of adjusting work.
Anglo Irish planning for Quinn takeover
Anglo Irish Bank is just weeks away from delivering plans to the country’s Financial Regulator for the takeover of Quinn Insurance, according to the Irish Independent.
Ecclesiastical announces new CEO for Australian business
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has appointed Andrew Moon as the new chief executive officer for its Australian business, Ansvar Insurance.
News round-up: July/August 2010
A brief round up of news from the secto.
Dual in £10m alliance with Newline
Dual Corporate Risks has announced the creation of a strategic alliance with Newline Syndicate 1218 at Lloyds.
Westfield Health launches consumer focused online offering
Westfield Health has launched Health365 in a move which it claims will shake-up the health insurance industry.
PB Week: Time to take up arms against a sea of legislation?
Deputy PM Nick Clegg's call to arms against pointless regulation and unnecessary bureaucracy was issued on 1 July with the launch of the "Your Freedom" website.
Insurance premium increases cited by ONS as inflation falls
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that inflation fell to 3.2% in June. The year-on-year rise in consumer prices index which excludes mortgage costs was down from 3.4% in May.
Brit raids RSA for liability portfolio management underwriter
Brit Insurance has appointed Tom Taylor as liability portfolio management underwriter in its London office. Reporting to Jamie McNab, UK portfolio manager for liability, he takes up his position immediately.
Argo International adds to D&O team
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer, Argo International, has appointed Andrew Robertson to expand its directors and officers capability.
Allianz refreshes commercial cover
Allianz Commercial has revamped its commercial select product.
Marsh restructures Scottish leadership team
Marsh has announced senior appointments to its Scottish national corporate business, which provides risk and insurance advice for mid to large size corporates.
Lorega increases broker development team
Lorega has boosted its broker development team with the aim of doubling its regional sales force to eight by the end of 2010.
New hire for Brit’s Birmingham office
Brit Insurance has announced the appointment of Denon Ambris as liability underwriter in its Birmingham office.
PB Week: Closing the week with hops and Dylan
Monday The start of the week, and I'm feeling grumpy because of England's abject failure at the World Cup, writes Phil Bunker, managing director of LV=Broker. The one thing that struck me was Capello's poor English. How can you lead a team if you cannot…
Heath Lambert creates London (Commercial) team
Heath Lambert has created a specialist commercial division called London (Commercial) as it aims to capture SME business within the M25.
Garwyn appoints Iain Milne as Durham branch manager
Liability adjuster Garwyn has promoted Iain Milne to the position of branch manager for Durham, supporting claims investigations in the North East of the UK.
Keelan Westall announces recruitment drive
Keelan Westall, commercial property insurance broker and part of the Barbon Insurance Group, has announced plans to increase headcount across its sales function by at least 20%.
MRIB buys J.N. Dobbin
High Wycombe based commercial and high net worth broker MRIB has bought local rival J.N. Dobbin for an undisclosed sum.
Policyfast gains Lloyd's cover holder status
Policyfast, the wholesale broker and part of Coversure, has announced that it has achieved Lloyd’s cover holder status. As a result, it has acquired a London base, and an underwriting team from Stevenson Price.