Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Giles not headed for IPO chief exec insists
Brendan McManus, chief executive of Giles Insurance Brokers, has hit back at claims the company’s backers are looking for an exit as he moved to dampen rumours of an imminent market flotation.
Ramsey to replace Oliver as Barbon CEO
Barbon Insurance Group has recruited Mike Ramsey as its new chief executive officer to replace Martin Oliver.
Lloyd’s preparing for euro disintegration
Richard Ward, chief executive at Lloyd’s, has confirmed the insurance market has prepared for the collapse of the Euro and put a multi-currency settlement option in place and ready to go.
RSA teams up with fish and shellfish specialists
RSA has agreed to provide Global Aquaculture Insurance Consortium (GAIC) with capacity to underwrite aquaculture business on a global basis alongside an existing Lloyd’s panel.
Commission disclosure, it's a question of politics
Let me share with you the major reason why I think brokers need to get ready for commission disclosure.
Miller targets corporate sector expansion with new hire
Miller Insurance Services has recruited Warren Dann from Jardine Lloyd Thompson as it looks to expand its book of large corporate clients.
UK motor insurance industry COR improves to 106%
UK motor insurers reported a net combined ratio of 106% as the market grew by 10% to reach £14bn in premiums in 2011, according to figures from Deloitte.
2012 British Insurance Awards shortlist revealed
The brokers shortlisted for the British Insurance Awards (BIA) have been revealed by sister publication Postonline.
Aviva confirms branch sale in Ireland
Aviva Ireland has agreed to sell 23 branches to One Direct, reducing its Irish presence to three.
Chubb adds active underwriter to syndicate
Chubb Insurance has appointed Kevin Docherty as active underwriter for its Lloyd’s Syndicate, 1882.
RSA unveils mini global product
RSA has launched a new product for UK-based businesses with global exposure in up to ten countries.
Steve McGill steps up to group president role at Aon
Steve McGill has been appointed group president at Aon in conjunction with his current roles as chairman and chief executive officer of Aon Risk Solutions.
Riot scheme not fit for purpose, says ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for an overhaul in the law that provides for compensation to be paid to the victims of riots.
Coface appoints new chairman
Laurent Mignon has been appointed as chairman of the board of directors at Coface.
Which? calls on government to tackle CMCs over PPI
Which? has written to the government urging it to clear up the claims process for people who were mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) and to tackle exploitative claims management companies (CMCs).
Aviva warned of possible credit rating downgrade
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has placed the credit rating of Aviva on a negative watch with a 50% chance of a downgrade in the next three months.
Towergate pulls out of Cobra deal
Towergate has confirmed that it will not be making a bid for Cobra Holdings.
Aviva boosts motor fleet team in the North West
Aviva has appointed Andrew Howell as a motor fleet development underwriter.
Aviva adds commercial property owners’ product to PowerPlace
Aviva has added commercial property owners' to its PowerPlace offering, its second product live on the online marketplace.
Hiscox expands PI cover portfolio
Hiscox has revealed a set of five broker-only professional indemnity products available from early July.
Ageas commercial COR improves to 104.1%
Ageas UK has revealed that its commercial business produced a combined operating ratio of 104.1% for the first three months of 2012.
Ageas sees profits soar as ratio improves
Ageas UK has announced an 11.1% increase in income to £513.3m in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period last year.
Jelf launches affinities and schemes team
Jelf is set to attack the schemes and affinities market with a dedicated team team by Rob Rees as managing director.
Clark Thomson reveals new MD and chairman
Scottish broker Clark Thomson has appointed Ben Bailey as managing director and Ian Bowie as chairman.