Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Broker Expo: Learn what the FCA will mean for brokers
With the Broker Expo in Coventry only three days away Terence Clark, compliance director at RWA, has revealed what attendees will hear about in the company’s workshop on The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
HSB targets regional growth
HSB Engineering Insurance (HSB) has strengthened its regional teams in a move the provider claimed was needed to concentrate on its trading relationships.
Fitch maintains Sterling rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the BBB+ rating of the underwriting members of the Sterling Insurance Group for insurer financial strength.
Record fall in car insurance premiums
Comprehensive car insurance premiums sourced through price comparison sites fell at a record rate in the third quarter of 2012, according to a new survey.
Editor’s letter - November 2012
“Whoever eventually sits in the hot-seat will be leading a sector under enormous pressure”
Market moves: Bright sparks
l The firework season has started early in broker moves with a flurry of appointments lighting up the sky. Okay, even we are going to struggle to keep this metaphor running. But there have been a lot of changes across the board with insurers also getting…
Howden takes Paragon director for claims role
Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Martin Owens as claims director for its financial institutions and international casualty divisions.
APC rolls out new taxi product
APC is to launch a public hire taxi product in early November as it moves in to the specialist motor underwriting market.
Biba visits Downing Street
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) has visited the Prime Minister’s office to raise a number of key broker issues.
Six arrests in Welsh alleged fraud ring
Gwent Police have arrested six people as part of an on-going investigation into a suspected ‘Crash for Cash’ fraud ring.
Late payment worsening in insurance
The latest Late Payment Index from Experian has revealed a worsening in the late payment of bills in the insurance sector to 21.72 days beyond terms.
Macquarie decision means less choice for brokers
Bill Cooper, global head of insurance at Lloyds Bank's wholesale banking and markets, has expressed his surprise at the decision of Macquarie Bank to pull out of UK broker lending.
Macquarie explains decision to pull out of broker market
Macquarie Bank has given its reasons for withdrawing from the cashflow lending business with UK brokers citing the global economy and regulation.
Macquarie Bank pulls out of UK broker loans market
Macquarie Bank has decided to withdraw from the UK loans market for brokers with immediate effect.
Professionalism: Chartered status not a silver bullet
This week’s video on Insurance Age saw Juliet Williams of Insure4biz.com explain why she was proud that her firm had achieved chartered status.
Manchester Underwriting upgrades electronic capability
Manchester Underwriting Management (MUM) has launched a new website and trading platform.
Bootiful account win for Oval
Oval has won the Bernard Matthews account to be its livestock brokering and risk management provider.
Car premiums soften again
The latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index has revealed further softening in motor premiums in the third quarter of 2012.
Bryan James acquires Bennett Gould branch
Bryan James & Co has agreed to take over the Warrington branch of Lloyd's broker Bennett Gould & Partners.
Accountancy firm in financial dispute with insurers
Accountants RSM Tenon is in dispute with its insurers over who should pick up the bill for costs arising from the firm's Financial Services Authority (FSA) fine in 2010.
CFC creates casualty team with new appointment
CFC Underwriting has recruited Gary Norman into the newly created position of casualty practice leader.
Nexus buys CIFS
Nexus Underwriting Management has bought Credit Indemnity and Financial Services (CIFS) from Novae Syndicates for an undisclosed sum.
Carole Nash rides off with Suzuki account
Carole Nash has been appointed to administer the insurance scheme for Suzuki GB Plc.
Ace reorganises broker relationship structure
Ace Group has moved to strengthen relationships with brokers and clients with a series of appointments across the UK and Ireland region.