Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
ABI issues guidance on company boards and pay
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published its first report on Board Effectiveness and issued revised principles of executive remuneration.
ECIC targets regional growth
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has recruited John Flaherty as a regional business development executive for the Midlands, Wales and South-West England.
Cobra disposes of insurance broking operations
Cobra Holdings has announced the sale of certain fixed assets of its insurance broking operations in Caterham and Alton to ASG Risk Management, a subsidiary of Aston Scott Group, for £8.2m.
A.M. Best warns of need for rate rises
A.M. Best has warned that UK insurers’ ability to subsidise weak accident-year returns with reserve releases has been reduced and called for corrective pricing.
Ellis Clowes targets commercial business with new office
Ellis Clowes & Company has opened a second office, based in Banbury, to operate its commercial division.
SSP appoints insurer division MD
Stephen Lathrope has been appointed as managing director of SSP's insurer division.
Insurance Age blog: How much do insurers really love you?
Insurers often make a big deal about referring to the brokers they work with as partners.
ABI Key Facts reveals broker market figures
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has updated its Key Facts and Figures on the UK insurance sector and revealed that 56% of all insurance business is sold through brokers.
Gallaher Heath broker wins BBC’s Antiques Master competition
Gallagher Heath’s Alexander Rich has won the latest series of BBC's Antiques Master, following a search to find Britain's top amateur antiques enthusiast.
Victor Millwell looks to Autoglass
Motorhome specialist insurance broker Victor Millwell has appointed Autoglass as its preferred supplier.
Consolidation on the way in robust London Market, says KPMG
Research from KPMG has found that the London insurance market is holding up well despite the high volume of large claims it has faced.
Breedon to leave L&G
Legal & General (L&G) has announced that group chief executive, Tim Breedon, will be retiring from the company at the end of 2012.
Keelan Westall grows Prestige Broker Club to 28
Keelan Westall has revealed the total membership of its Prestige Broker Club is 28, up almost 20% since the spring.
Groupama defends “immediate” notification Toba changes
Groupama has defended the changes to its terms of business agreements (Toba), issued to brokers on 20 September, which require brokers to inform the insurer immediately about fault claims.
Video: using client data to maximise marketing opportunities
Ahead of the launch of a special 13th edition on 22 September, dedicated to digital marketing in the broking sector, Insurance Age has spoken to a number of experts about the digital, business world.
Which? hits out at claims management companies over PPI
Which? has slammed claims management companies (CMCs) for providing “all too common” misleading advice, unfair contract terms and a lack of transparency about fees after an investigation into payment protection insurance (PPI).
FSA refuses to refund FSCS levy to exempted firm
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has declined to refund a regulated firm a portion of its FSCS levies after the firm discovered it should have been exempt from the payment.
Mazars responds to Lloyd’s results
Mazars has described the £697m half year loss by Lloyd’s as a good result having predicted a £1.5bn loss and combined operation ratio of over 120% for the specialist insurance market.
Lloyd’s losses hit £697m
Lloyd’s has revealed a loss of £697m for the first six months of 2011 compared to a profit of £628m in the same period of 2010.
Jelf director heads for Giles
Giles Insurance Brokers has appointed Andy Tedstone as group development director within the senior management team joining from Jelf where he was partnerships director.
UKGI compliance membership approaches 400
UKGI has signed up ten new members, including both established and start up general insurance brokers, in its push for growth.
Mazars predicts £1.5bn loss at Lloyd’s
Accountancy firm Mazar’s has warned that 2011 is on course to be the most expensive catastrophe year on record and that Lloyd’s combined operating ratio is set to exceed 120% for the first half of the year.
Judge accuses RSA firm of fabricating repair costs
RSA has been accused by a county court judge of artificially inflating repair costs charged to other insurers.
Pair jailed for £2m 'crash for cash' scam
Two brothers who benefited by almost £1m each from 'crash for cash' scams have been jailed for a combined period of 11 years.