Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
LV reports switch from loss to profit in 2010
LV has revealed a reversal of 2009’s £172.2m after tax loss to a profit of £21.3m in 2010 as it published its full year group results.
Fusion to recruit 100 staff in Coventry
BGL owned contact centre, Fusion, has announced a recruitment drive for 100 jobs in Coventry.
Profits and revenue rise at Brightside
Bristol-based broker Brightside Group has reported a 48.1% in revenue to £66.2m (2009: £44.7m) along with a rise in profits after tax from continuing operations to £6.49m (2009: £4.66m) in its year end results for 2010.
Ecclesiastical appoints product development leader
Ecclesiastical has named Jo Kibble as its new head of product and proposition development reporting to strategic marketing director Mike Mintram.
Market sentiment survey enters second week
There is still time to have your input and give your views in Insurance Age’s first Sentiment Survey of 2011, sponsored by Groupama Insurances.
Few early surprises in Chancellor’s 2011 Budget
Chancellor George Osborne has delivered his ‘Budget for growth’ which at first glance appeared to hold no nasty surprises for brokers.
Stackhouse Poland buys Allison & Partners
Stackhouse Poland has bought Plexstar Insurance Services, which trades as Allison & Partners, for an undisclosed sum.
Aon responds to Hector Sants’s financing call
Aon has called for the nature of risks posed by a firm to be taken into account when the FSA calculates fees.
Ecclesiastical wins dog walker case
Ecclesiastical has hailed its success in a recent court case with a dog walker who sued after slipping when walking dogs on grass as a “victory for common sense”.
Road safety minister addresses Biba parliamentary reception
The Government is to open up data held by the DVLA in an effort to combat motor fraud, road safety minister, Mike Penning told delegates at a parliamentary reception hosted by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
New online motor caravan insurance portal targets 6,000 policies
Motor caravan specialist Peter Cue has launched an online quote and buy service for brokers on Victor Millwell, powered by CDL.
Judge dismisses Towergate claim of Lorica attack
Towergate Underwriting has lost a pre-action disclosure application in the High Court and been ordered to pay £17,000 in costs to Lorica Insurance Brokers.
Insurance Age blog: Thank goodness big brother is watching
An insurer once told me that in theory the technology already exists to create personalised car insurance adverts at, for instance, traffic lights.
Sterling targets 50% growth in three years
David Sweeney, director, personal and commercial insurance at Sterling Insurance has revealed the insurer is aiming to grow its books of business by 50% in the next three years.
Your opinion matters in our market sentiment survey
The twice yearly survey, sponsored by Groupama, is now open for your input.
The Co-op chases young drivers with telematics offering
Capita Insurance Distribution has announced a four-year contract with The Co-operative Insurance to administer a telematics based motor insurance product for 17-24 year olds.
Groupama backs calls to abolish referral fees
Groupama Insurances has lent its support to demands for the complete abolition of referral fees for personal injury claims.
Macmillan Sheikh launches security industry scheme
Macmillan Sheikh has launched its first scheme to provide a broad range of insurances to the security industry.
Biba supports motor insurance report
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has welcomed the Transport Select Committee's report into the cost of motor insurance.
PPI bill could hit £4bn
Jonathan Evans MP has raised the prospect that the overall liability for payment protection insurance (PPI) mis-selling could reach £4bn.
Ageas loses £16.6m in general insurance
Ageas UK has announced a loss in its general insurance book despite growth in both personal and commercial lines.
Google buys UK aggregator BeatThatQuote.com
Google has bought BeatThatQuote.com for £37.7m. The website offers a suite of financial products including insurance, loans and mortgages.
Admiral enters ECJ debate
Henry Engelhardt, chief executive officer at Admiral, has predicted an increase in rates for younger women following the ruling by the European Court of Justice describing a lowering of rates for men as insurance hara-kiri.
Towergate limbers up for acquisition run
Towergate Partnership has announced the appointment of Stephen Hinbest as head of acquisitions as it looks to strengthen its capability in this field.