Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Brokerbility continues chartered push
Cooke and Mason has become the latest Brokerbility member to achieve chartered status.
NIG targets schemes with ex-Knowlden Titlow director hire
NIG has appointed Michael Buse as product manager for delegated arrangements, with a focus on growing the provider’s commercial schemes business.
Chartered is one way but not the only way, says L&G
L&G values chartered status however it is not the only measure of professionalism among brokers that the provider looks for, according to Mark Holweger.
Jelf and HETAs join forces
Jelf has teamed up with HETAs, the industry body for the solid fuel and biomass industry, to launch HETAs Insurance Services.
Sugden departs acquisitions role at Bluefin
Marshall Sugden has left the acquisitions leadership role at Bluefin Insurance, sister title Post has revealed.
Ace appoints ex-RSA chief Napier as chairman as Kendrick becomes president
Ace has appointed John Napier to a new role of non-executive chairman of both Ace European Group and Ace Underwriting Agencies.
Lorega extends Towergate networks relationship
Broker Network and Countrywide has extended its relationship with Lorega to include the launch of Household Network Assist.
AGCS boosts financial lines team
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has appointed Kevin Northcott as the regional head of financial lines to drive product development and expand the company’s presence.
Zurich retains chartered insurer status
Zurich has achieved chartered insurer status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) across its general insurance operations for the second year running.
Aon teams up with Manchester United in bumper training deal
Aon has signed an eight-year deal worth a reported £120m-£180m with Manchester United to rename the football club’s training centre as the Aon Training Complex and sponsor its training kit.
Looking fabulous in yellow – just what is going on at Aviva?
Losing Janice Deakin to Gallaghers is a body blow to Aviva and their relationship with brokers. No matter how they try to dress it up.
Brokerbility expands with Miles Smith addition
Brokerbility has added London based Miles Smith Insurance Solutions, the newly formed retail division of Miles Smith, to its membership list bringing the total to 35 brokers.
Saulter leaves Towergate for Davies
Davies Group has appointed Dan Saulter, formerly group M&A director at Towergate, as its new chief executive.
APC targets regional broker business with London Market launch
APC has launched a London market broking team focused on placing risks for regional brokers that cannot be facilitated under its regular binding authorities.
Bluefin appoints Boden as chairman
Bluefin has appointed George Boden as non-executive chairman of the board.
FCA board members confirmed
The members of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) board have been confirmed for when the new regulator starts operating on 1 April 2013.
SSP appoints Glennard to client role
SSP has appointed Gary Glennard as head of client programme delivery for Europe.
Brimecome replaces Hamilton as Axa chairman
Axa UK has appointed Ian Brimecome as chairman of the board replacing Anthony Hamilton who is retiring, having been in the role since September 2000.
FSA fines Pru £30m and censures CEO
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has hit Prudential with a £30m fine and criticised CEO Tidjane Thiam.
Lloyd’s profits approach £3bn
Lloyd’s has announced a profit of £2.77bn for 2012, reversing a loss of £516m in 2011. The market also saw an improvement in its combined ratio to 91.1%.
Broker Sentiment Survey enters last 48 hours – don’t miss out
There are only 48 hours for brokers to get involved with the first Sentiment Survey of 2013 and make sure their views on the likes of dual pricing and regulation are heard by insurers.
Lucky 13 for RK Harrison as profits up again
RK Harrison has recorded a 13th successive year of growth and increasing profit.
La Playa sets out acquisitions role for Mullee
Matthew Mullee, co-founder and formerly private client director at La Playa has been appointed director of growth and acquisition for the broker.
Nash joins Miller
Richard Nash, a specialist in global property and casualty programme design and placement for UK and European corporates, has joined Miller.