Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
LV launches enhanced truck product
LV has launched an enhanced truck product with increased cover and e-trading capability.
Liberty announces restructure
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group has merged its Lloyd’s Syndicate with Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe and US-based Liberty Mutual Reinsurance operations to create Liberty Specialty Market.
FCA review finds serious problems in PPI complaints handling
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found serious problems with complaint handling decisions and communications to customers at two thirds of firms reviewed in a payment protection insurance (PPI) investigation.
esure changes “unfair” terms after FCA concerns
esure Insurance has agreed to change two of the terms and conditions in its home insurance and car insurance policies after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) highlighted concerns.
Brokers bemused by new Aviva CEO appointment
Brokers have responded with bemusement at the appointment of Maurice Tulloch as the new chief executive officer at Aviva for UK & Ireland general insurance.
RK Harrison adopts Total Objects for wholesale business
RK Harrison Group (RKH) has adopted Total Object’s software to handle all its wholesale insurance and reinsurance business.
Catch up on Cracking the Schemes market
Insurance Age’s webinar on Cracking the Schemes market is now available to view online.
Barbican launches new insurance academy
Barbican Insurance Group has launched a new talent and development initiative, the Barbican Insurance Academy.
Broker-only Sentiment Survey now open
Insurance Age has launched the 2013 Autumn Sentiment Survey giving brokers the chance to share their opinions on all the matters affecting the market.
Oval teams with NCC for cyber insurance
Oval has partnered with NCC Group for the launch of Cyber Assured, a cyber package for the SME community.
Perkins Slade confirms executive team changes
Perkins Slade has promoted Bert Ramos to associate director, corporate development, and Andy Fielding has been made associate director for sport and recreation.
Rural hires underwriter from NIG
Rural Insurance has hired Kate Young as its South West and South Wales regional development underwriter.
Cooper Gay buys Newman Martin and Buchan
Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford (CGSC) has bought independent Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broking group Newman Martin and Buchan (NMB).
JLT buys Towers Watson’s reinsurance brokerage business
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) has agreed to pay US$250m (£156m) in cash for Towers Watson’s reinsurance brokerage business.
Bluefin adds three from Towergate in Stockton
Bluefin Insurance has appointed Debbie Oliver and Emma Pringle as account executives and Julie Thacker as a commercial account handler in its Stockton office.
Open GI appoints account manager for South-West
Open GI has appointed Christine Black as account manager for the South-West.
Professionalism in focus - the insurer view
In the final part of our video series, Alasdair Stewart, client marketing and communications director at Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary, gives the insurer’s view on professionalism.
Gallaghers buys Belmont
Arthur J. Gallagher has bought passenger transport specialist Belmont International for an undisclosed sum.
Henderson adds to Hessle office
Henderson Insurance Brokers has appointed Chris Midgley as senior account executive in its Hessle branch.
Lockton brings yacht specialist on board
Lockton has appointed Melanie Corbett from Aon as senior yacht consultant.
Peter James Insurance ties the knot with wedding association
Peter James Insurance and Stewart Miller Insurance have been appointed as the exclusive insurance partner to the National Association of Wedding Car Professionals (NAWCP).
Rocky VII starring Markerstudy v Brightside
Not quite the rumble in the jungle or the thriller in Manila. But wow what a punch up this week.
Saffron awarded chartered status
Saffron Insurance has been awarded chartered status for its commercial division.
Axa confirms regional leaders
Axa Commercial Lines and Personal Intermediary has completed its regional broking management team responsible for leading each of its seven regionally-based sales teams.