Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Lyons: client policies are “absolutely not” at risk
Part two of an exclusive Q&A with the consolidator’s interim executive chairman.
Towergate boss tackles: the sale progress so far, bidders, creditors and rivals’ reactions
An exclusive Q&A with Alastair Lyons, interim executive chairman at the consolidator.
Equistone sells A-Plan stake to HgCapital
Broker chief says it is "business as usual" for the firm.
FCA proposes GAP insurance sales changes
New rules set to come into force in September 2015.
Fusion opens for business in Manchester
Towergate-owned firm’s network expands to seven offices.
Editor's letter - December 2014
“‘Insurance is a people industry’… But it is precisely the people who are at risk of being forgotten in the quick-fire way this story is unfolding”
Alway upbeat over Jelf numbers
Bolt-on acquisitions planned for 2015.
Jelf Group post-tax profits soar by 40%
Broking division also delivers substantial profit and revenue growth in annual results.
Bluefin adds to Edinburgh team
Robert Morris joins from Marsh.
Market responds to Covéa buying Sterling
Experts hopeful the deal will not have a detrimental impact.
Axa partners with Paymentshield
Deal predicted to be worth £20m of GWP over five years.
Aviva agrees £5.6bn takeover with Friends Life
Both boards will recommend proposals to their shareholders.
Hastings brings in Biemer on underwriting
New recruit transfers to company from the US.
Market responds to Gallagher ending business with Towergate
Development comes just over a week after Towergate confirmed it is up for sale and has cash flow issues.
Ecclesiastical takes Carroll from Towergate
Insurer unveils new regional director for the North.
Brokerbility adds Spence Insurance Services in Scotland
West Lothian-broker takes membership up to 36.
Cullum’s shareholding in Towergate drops to 20%
Advent’s holding jumps to 68%.
Arista appoints Kelly as regional trading manager in Leeds
New recruit brings experience from Zurich, UK General and as a broker to the role.
Devitt teams with LV on motorcycle trade
Broker commits to growing commercial book.
Moody’s downgrades Towergate
Ratings agency warns of possible further downgrades.
Cliff to focus on growing brands at Brightside
Ageas Retail CEO admits to a day of “mixed emotions”.
Cliff to leave Ageas for Brightside
Ageas Retail CEO to become executive chairman of the broker next year.
Fitch downgrades Towergate
Ratings agency also keeping a negative watch on the company.
Marsh tipped as front runner for Towergate takeover talks
Mounting speculation in broker market as to who could buy the troubled consolidator.