Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Aviva makes aggregator u-turn
Aviva has confirmed it intends to return to the aggregator space for private motor with a new, separately branded internet-only offering.
Aviva chief hints that market may finally be hardening
The UK could be seeing the first evidence of market hardening in commercial lines, according to Mark Hodges, chief executive of Aviva UK although he declined to predict whether any increase would hold or how far it would go.
Aviva posts improved COR in first quarter 2011 results
Aviva has revealed a 20% increase in general insurance premiums to over £1bn for the first quarter of 2011 (1Q2010: £913m).
Blanc's restructure sees Gill depart from Axa
Axa Commercial Lines has announced that Dave Gill, the customer delivery director for the commercial intermediary branch network has left the business.
Giles loses £37m
Giles has revealed a loss of £37,113,000 for the financial year ended 31 August 2010 in documents released to Companies House.
Crisis Survivor enters administration owing over £300,000
Crisis Survivor, the risk management and business continuity specialist, has gone into receivership, leaving 38 creditors and debts of £312,599.
Biba 2011: Lloyd’s reveals regional broker expansion aim
Lloyd’s has announced its ambition to rival leading UK insurers in its bid to expand its distribution base.
Biba and IIB confirm merger discussions
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (Biba) and the Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) have confirmed they are in formal merger discussions with an aim to complete them by the end of the year.
NIG unveils new logo in rebrand
NIG has unveiled a new logo and brand identity following the restructure of its regional business.
Ex-Coverzones boss to lead PowerPlace
Towergate-owned PowerPlace has announced the appointment of Simon Ball as chief executive officer effective 1 June 2011.
Purple appoints Alec Finch as non-executive chairman
Purple Partnership has appointed Alec Finch as non-executive chairman effective from 1 July 2011.
Jon Dye: what have you done for brokers lately?
From expanding Allianz Retail’s motor offering and setting up an online comparison service to trying to out-sing Gio Compario, Jon Dye tells us what he’s been up to.
View from the summit
From recession to combating fraud, the Broker Summit provided much food for thought, writes Emmanuel Kenning
Towergate reports £14m loss
Towergate has announced it halved its group losses in 2010 to £14.2m from £28m in 2009 and reduced net debt over the course of the year by £16.2m to £463.8m.
RSA buys Oak Underwriting
RSA has confirmed the acquisition of Oak Underwriting for an undisclosed sum.
Radical product intervention could stifle choice, warns ABI
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for a balanced approach by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) on product regulation that reflects the diversity of retail financial services markets in the UK.
Job losses at Equity Red Star
Equity Red Star, the UK arm of Insurance Australia Group, is set to make redundancies with up to 185 staff at risk, our sister title Post has revealed.
Marsh announces management changes
Marsh has announced three changes to its senior management team with Daniel Glaser being appointed to the newly created position of group president and chief operating officer for Marsh & McLennan Companies.
Engelhardt voices support for Lyons
Henry Engelhardt, chief executive of Admiral, has praised the appointment of Alastair Lyons at Towergate describing him as a "very strong" individual.
NIG boosts Leeds office
NIG has made three senior appointments at its Leeds office.
PPI judgement welcomed by FSA but disappoints banks
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has welcomed the High Court’s dismissal of the British Bankers’ Association’s (BBA) legal challenge to its payment protection insurance (PPI) measures.
Banks lose PPI legal challenge
The High Court has ruled in favour of the approach taken by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) and Financial Services Authority (FSA) in the handling of payment protection insurance complaints.
RSA expands SME e-trading proposition
RSA has announced the expansion of its e-Promise team designed to support brokers online trading with the insurer.
Lyons in circus master role at Towergate
Towergate’s competitors will not see the “slightest” difference in its strategy following the appointment of Alastair Lyons as non-executive chairman.