Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
PIB backers in $6.7bn Sedgwick deal
The Carlyle Group becomes majority investor in claims firm.
The Blog Spot: Sort it out
Emmanuel Kenning looks at a lack of professionalism so eye watering and stupid that frankly it burns.
Top 50 2018 - State of the market
Sustained success reveals there was more to the improved broker performance than the Ogden upswing
IIG reaches for the skies with airside liability launch
MGA states brokers seeing rising demand due to expansion in regional airports.
Danish legal changes to affect FSCS-style claims come January
Another Alpha would hit UK insurers but policyholders would still be compensated.
FCA issues guidance to brokers on insurer due diligence
Regulator planning further work to check brokers are taking appropriate action.
Livingbridge buys into Equipsme
Healthcare MGA secures £2m of funding.
Regional review: Norwich
Cutting the mustard: Known for its association with a fiery condiment, Delia and it’s historical insurance connections, Norwich is growing and, as the city’s brokers tell Insurance Age, the future is bright
Saga opens health insurance to brokers for the first time
Firm flags declining choice in the market for brokers following consolidation and recent withdrawal of April UK.
New SIB leader Liz Foster issues chartered rallying cry for brokers
Society’s MD keen for greater engagement with the broking community.
CII launches Society of Insurance Broking
Broking faculty is the first to make the switch.
Karen Beales steps down as UK General CEO
Beales leaves the insurer with immediate effect.
Saffron boss David Beswick targeting £60m GWP by 2020
Broker has already struck two deals since being bought by Broker Network this January.
Former QBE boss John Neal tipped to follow Inga Beale as Lloyd’s CEO - reports
Beale’s departure planned for 2019.
Saffron posts results for year to Broker Network takeover
Turnover and profit drop at the broker.
FCA confirms One Call’s fine and £4.7m hit
John Radford’s £468,600 fine also confirmed.
Broker Network snaps up Lockyers
Commercial broker brings £5m of GWP and was already a network member.
FCA appoints Sheldon Mills as director of competition
Mills will be responsible for delivering ongoing wholesale insurance broker study.
Ardonagh silent on partial sale of Direct Group to Davies report
All parties decline to comment.
MUM sells MGB Insurance Brokers to Trireme
The firm will sit alongside Oxford Insurance Brokers and James Hampden International.
Tasker takes Graeme Lalley from GRP as COO
Lalley had been CIO at GRP for a year.
Quizzical questions: 31 August 2018
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Ratings agencies give steady response to Aspen sale
Moody’s and S&P declare no change while AM Best begins a review.
Roundtable: Better beginnings
There are many options available for anyone thinking of setting up a new broking business. Our experts look at the challenges and share their views on whether this section of the market is set to boom