Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Compass tops £500m of member GWP
Network expects to reach £525m by the end of Q1 this year.
Profits up at Bluefin as revenues remain flat
Bluefin has reported a 10% increase in Ebitda to £25m for 2013 from £22.7m the year before.
FOS reveals record complaints in 2013
PPI accounts for over three-quarters of complaints in second half of year.
Turnover jumps at MCE as post-tax profit slides
Directors confident in facing challenging year ahead.
S&P upgrades RSA to A
Ratings agency gives insurer a stable outlook.
Invicta expands into Essex with portfolio buy
Broker keen to make further acquisitions.
Editor’s letter - March 2014
“The challenge for Hester is more than addressing the problems it had in Ireland”
Regional review: Upbeat Glasgow
As the vote on Scottish independence approaches, Emmanuel Kenning finds that brokers in Glasgow are optimistic about growth and confident in their relationships with local insurers
Miller combines property and casualty units
Broker also adds six new staff.
Broker2Broker adds Thomas to team
New employee to focus on key accounts.
Allianz Group achieves €10.1bn operating profit in 2013
Group sees total revenues rise to €110.8bn.
Staveley Head completes double hire
Staveley Head has recruited Jason Waldron and James McManus as part of its growth plans.
AIG extends HNW policy wording
Provider confirms policy will now offer HNW clients up to £2,000 water leak detector payment.
MRIB strengthens board
High Wycombe-based broker adds four to operational board.
Swinton launches £7.5m television ad campaign
Decision marks return to TV after seven-year absence.
QBE reports $254m loss for 2013
Gross written premiums fell at insurer.
New Brightside chief announces MGA move
Boss targets expanded insurer panel.
RSA considering rights issue
Provider keeping its options open.
Axa chief Evans confirms broking division is profitable
UK and Ireland CEO says foundations in place with insurer on track to reach 96% COR for 2015.
e-Underwriting adds to PowerPlace range
Second product added in just over four months.
L&G enters personal lines motor market
Provider partners with Junction for new market venture.
Berns Brett becomes Lloyd’s broker
Development designed to support UK-based and overseas clients.
Besso appoints new CFO
Samantha Hovey makes switch from Cooper Gay.
HSB Engineering adds Toolan to team
New recruit joins from Zurich to target business in the North East and Yorkshire.