Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
FSA report details over £500,000 pay-off for Turner and Sants
The final annual report from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has detailed that chairman Adair Turner received £252,000 when his contract ended while executive director Hector Sants received £300,178.
Commercial Express targets market traders
Commercial Express has launched a new product within its liability category specifically tailored to Market Traders.
FCA chief to reflect on first 100 days
Martin Wheatley, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), will tell the Association of British Insurers' (ABI) conference that the FCA is “a very different animal to the Financial Services Authority (FSA)”.
Zurich crowned insurer of the year at the BIA
Zurich Insurance won the insurer of the year award at the British Insurance Awards (BIA) in London last night.
CII launches apprenticeships manifesto
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has issued a new manifesto on the future of apprenticeships in insurance and financial services.
Das teams up with Broker Network for new scheme
Das and Towergate-owned Broker Network have launched a new commercial legal expenses scheme exclusively for Broker Network and Countrywide ‘Complete’ members.
CII opens New Generation programme to applicants
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has called for future leaders in insurance broking to put themselves forward for the 2013/2014 New Generation Groups programme.
MRIB awarded chartered status
MRIB has announced that it has been awarded the Chartered Insurance Brokers title by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Hiscox in overseas property push
Hiscox has revamped its overseas home insurance offering with extra lines of cover.
Broker optimism rising at fastest rate for a year
In the three months to June optimism amongst insurance brokers rose at its fastest rate in a year, according to a new survey.
McChesney steps into Zurich role from Allianz
Zurich has confirmed the appointment of Gareth McChesney as director of personal lines underwriting and pricing for its UK general insurance business.
Henderson promotes four in Leeds
Henderson Insurance Brokers has promoted two members of staff as directors and made two further associate director promotions.
Invicta buys Stackhouse Poland book
Invicta Insurance Services has confirmed the purchase of a portfolio of selected personal lines policies from Stackhouse Poland.
FCA review reveals poor practice in mobile phone insurance
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has listed poor product design, unclear terms, and inadequate claims and complaints handling among the findings of its review into mobile phone insurance.
Bluefin and Wentworth Alexander settle legal dispute
Bluefin has confirmed that a settlement has been reached in its legal wrangle with competitor Wentworth Alexander.
Knowlden Titlow joins Brokerbility
Knowlden Titlow Insurance Brokers (KTIB) has joined Brokerbility, taking the group's membership total of independent brokers to 35.
Coversure opens fourth Essex franchise
Coversure Insurance Services has opened a new branch in Brentwood following the appointment of Dawn McNamara and Neal Brezina who have joined from South Essex Insurance Brokers.
1 Answer partners with THB for PI
1 Answer has partnered with THB Group to roll out professional indemnity (PI) insurance to all of its members and their clients.
JLT Specialty voices concerns on unrated markets
JLT Specialty has raised concerns about solicitors placing professional indemnity (PI) insurance in unrated markets.
Barbican buys broker Seacurus
Barbican Group has bought UK-based specialist marine insurance broker Seacurus for an undisclosed sum.
Changing of the guard
A bit over 18 months ago the changing of the guard among the leadership of the big consolidators began.
Fitch maintains RSA’s A rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc's (RSA) insurer financial strength (IFS) rating at 'A' with a stable outlook.
AA warns fines for uninsured driving pose little deterrent
AA Insurance has welcomed the planned increase in the fixed penalty fine for driving without insurance from £200 to £300 but warned that it will do little to deter those who habitually drive without cover.
Build brand recognition with the UK Broker Awards
Winning a UK Broker Award helps with staff recruitment and brand recognition, according to Jasper Martens of Simply Business.