Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Willis COO Ghezzi to leave
Willis is to part company with chief operating officer Gioia Ghezzi as part of the broker’s programme of 200 job cuts, sister-title Post has reported.
Liberty promotes Findley to regional general manager
Liberty Mutual Insurance (LMI) has promoted Neil Findley to the newly created role of general manager for the regions.
RSA brings Bruce back to market
RSA has appointed Cathie Bruce as distribution manager, sister title Post has revealed.
Reflections on Derek's travails as Broker Apprentice launches
This first task was a good task for the final five to start with as it’s very much what they do every day: they see clients, ask questions, understand the clients’ needs and then (hopefully) offer the right insurance solutions.
Willis deputy Sullivan set to leave
Willis has confirmed that Martin Sullivan, the group’s deputy chairman, will leave in May 2013 “to pursue other interests”.
BGL takes Rayner from RSA
The BGL Group has appointed Alison Rayner from RSA to the new role of associate director, compliance.
XL to open office in Manchester
XL Group has announced plans to open an office in Manchester to grow its business with middle market clients and brokers.
Willis loses $805m in final quarter 2012
Willis Group has reported a net loss of $805m [£514.4m] for the final three months of 2012 compared with a profit of $25m in the same period of 2011.
Broker Apprentice: 48 hours till launch
Insurance Age’s Broker Apprentice series is set to hit the screens in just two days’ time with five young brokers battling to be crowned the champion.
Giles’ Compass Broker Services adds five members
Compass Broker Services has confirmed that it added five new broker members in February.
Only three days to go until Broker Apprentice
Insurance Age will be launching the first episode of its new Broker Apprentice programme on Thursday.
Arista takes Peake to Leeds
Arista Insurance has appointed Danny Peake as senior commercial underwriter within its Leeds office.
New MGA Ascent to target cyber risks
Ascent Underwriting has launched offering coverage for emerging cyber risks for clients ranging from micro businesses to international corporations.
TEn adds Sykes as training manager in chartered push
TEn Insurance has appointed Paul Sykes as training manager as part of its drive towards chartered status.
Brightside rebrands divisions under One Insurance Solution
Brightside Group has amalgamated a number of brands under the name One Insurance Solution.
Professionalism: Insurance Age throws down the gauntlet
Today on Insurance Age we have launched the latest section of our Professionalism campaign to turn up the heat on insurers and challenge them to prove they deliver on what they say they believe.
Amlin invests in rebranded RFIB arm
RFIB has confirmed the rebranding of RFIB Specialist Risks along with an investment by Amlin.
April appoints broker development manager
April UK has appointed Duncan Craig as broker development manager as part of what the firm called an ambitious expansion programme across the UK.
Matthews out as Wilson reshuffles Aviva management
Trevor Matthews is to step down from his board level role at Aviva the day before its next AGM, the provider has confirmed.
Brokerbility expands in North West
Brokerbility has added Cheshire based R K Henshall & Co to its list of members.
Tempo gains chartered status
Tempo Underwriting has been awarded corporate chartered insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Markel reports significantly improved COR
Markel International has reported a combined operating ratio (COR) of 88% for 2012, a dramatic improvement on the 116% achieved in 2011.
Aviva launches mid-market offering
Aviva has unveiled ‘Aviva Premier’ in a move designed to grow its share of the mid-market sector and provide brokers with a range of tools to help them win and retain more business.
Hanks confirms Allianz retirement date
Chris Hanks, general manager at Allianz Commercial has confirmed his retirement date from the provider as the end of June this year.