Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Sheila Nicoll to leave FSA
Sheila Nicoll, director of policy at the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has announced her decision to leave when it changes to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in April.
Lawton explains the new regime at Towergate
Mike Lawton, CEO of Towergate’s broking division, has explained his approach in his new role and what he has found at the consolidator in an exclusive interview with Insurance Age.
Towergate parts company with regional MD in Midlands shake up
Insurance Age can reveal that Towergate regional managing director for the Midlands Paul Watts has left the business, with two further MD changes.
HNW specialist boosts team with insurer hire
Smith Greenfield has appointed Louise Daines as a private client adviser joining from esure.
Axa adds more execs to the UK
Axa has bolstered its direct arm with the addition of two new roles – a pricing and claims officer along with a chief operating officer.
Optimism sinks lower among brokers
Optimism among insurance brokers fell in the three months to December – the second quarter of falls, the latest survey from PWC and the CBI has found.
Temporary Cover adds another director
Temporary Cover has promoted Nikki Maskery to the position of operations director with immediate effect.
Biba defends claims research
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has defended its handling of the research which claimed insurers had become stricter at paying claims.
ABI slams Biba’s claims research
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has waded into the debate surrounding research by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) alleging that insurers were becoming stricter on paying claims.
Aviva hits out at Biba comments
Aviva has refuted comments made by Graeme Trudgill, head of corporate affairs at the British Insurance Brokers’ Association on BBC Breakfast television.
FSA consults on FSCS funding model
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed new funding rules for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
Brokers fighting for fairer insurance payout, claims Biba
Further research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has revealed that insurers are becoming stricter on paying claims in the economic downturn.
New starters roll in for the New Year at Lorica
Lorica has unveiled 10 new recruits across the business for the beginning of 2013.
Gallagher eyeing up Barbon purchase
AJ Gallagher is closing in on buying Barbon Insurance Group, according to Post Magazine.
Das adds flood and fire offering
Das has launched the latest version of its Loss Assist product to provide assistance for households that have suffered damage to their property or contents due to a major incident such as a flood, fire, theft or storm.
Aon builds in Bristol
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Peter Grocock as branch director for its Bristol office, a new role for the business.
Willis takes Zurich chief as CEO
Willis has appointed David Martin as chairman and CEO of its UK retail business.
Former Dual chief joins PIA
Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) has appointed Tim Grant as interim chief operating officer.
Professionalism: Digital as your shop window
Craig Freeman, director of digital services at brandformula has revealed that he has seen a “huge sea change” in the way brokers engage with social media although he is yet to experience chartered brokers using it to promote their status.
Croydon broker appoints new MD
Henry Seymour has promoted Dean Laming to the role of managing director.
Miller turns to JLT for casualty chief
Miller Insurance has confirmed the appointment of Simon Collings to its corporate risks team.
Editor’s letter - January 2013
“Brokers need to be shouting louder about their role in the economy and the essential service they provide”
Allianz opens doors to chartered brokers
Allianz has confirmed that it will start taking applications next week for its Commercial Scholarship Programme, designed to support staff at chartered brokers achieve their CII Diploma in Insurance.
Das warns on LEI drop
Das has warned that the number of policy holders taking out uninsured loss recovery has now hit an estimated 50%, down from over 80% a few years.