Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
UK General launches personal lines cyber cover
Provider claims cyber cover has traditionally focused on corporate and high net worth markets.
David Cahoon steps up as MD at Rural Insurance
Previous boss Ian Barclay left last July.
Canopius follows up buyout with new COO and CFO
Nigel Meyer joins from Brit.
The stats: March 2018 - The Acturis Premium Index
The Acturis stats show that brokers finished 2017 with their best quarter for over four years
Saffron buys again with Continuum
Broker bought Grove Insurance last week.
Profits and turnover up at Grove & Dean
Broker says it is seeing a return on its investment in technology.
Open GI unveils new platform Mobius
New applications cover brokers, insurers and MGAs.
Canopius completes exit from Sompo Holdings
The £737m deal for the Lloyd’s insurer was first announced last September.
Bellwood Prestbury accredited as Lloyd’s broker
Firm specialises in high risk sectors.
Barbican adds incident response exercises and phishing simulation to cyber cover
Lloyd’s insurer teams up with TSC Advantage.
The Blog Spot: Lifting the lid on optimism with Allianz, XL and Axa
Emmanuel Kenning looks at two conflicting stories as brokers frown and smile about the future.
Esure profits and premium shoot up in 2017
Surge in motor policies at insurer.
Brokers upbeat for growth after “massive” XL and Axa deal
Market pleased that XL has “gone to a good home” and confident of new opportunities.
GRP appoints Clive Nathan as CEO of MGA division
Ex-Towergate leader Nathan moves from Primary Group.
BGL targeting 200 apprentices for new academy
Recruits to range from school leavers to degree holders.
Axa to buy XL for $15bn
Deal subject to shareholder approval and expected to complete in the second half of 2018.
Manchester Underwriting Management buys Pelican
Charles Manchester targeting of £10m of GWP in the next 12 months.
Profits up at ICB in 2017
Turnover rises at the broker without any acquisitions.
Turnover dips but profit stable at Open GI in 2017
Software specialists increase R&D spend.
Brendan McManus promises no pause to buying after Lorica deal
CEO says PIB will maintain focus on businesses with specialities.
Endsleigh puts 77 people at risk of redundancy
Broker closing claims office in Burnley.
Julie Page promoted to Aon UK boss
Dominic Christian becomes global chairman of Aon Benfield.
Profits up at Gocompare in 2017
Aggregator reports 4.7% growth in insurance revenue.
Pryce commits to growth through regional brokers under QBE’s new UK boss Cecile Fresneau
CEO promises campaign of engagement.