Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Report puts UK national debt at nearly £5trillion
The Institute of Economic Affairs has estimated that the national debt including pension liabilities and likely liabilities to be incurred by the government in respect of the banking sector is £4.8 trillion (333% of GDP).
PowerPlace appoints finance director
Online commercial insurance marketplace, PowerPlace, has appointed Robert Appleton as finance director.
Management changes at Heath Lambert in Leeds
Heath Lambert has announced that Leeds head of office John Dakin is moving to its national corporate team to focus on large accounts in Yorkshire and corporate relationships in the surrounding Leeds area.
Experian urges SMEs to check their own business credit scores
Experian has advised small and medium sized enterprises (SME) in the UK about the importance of actively monitoring and managing their own business credit scores to put them in the best possible position to secure credit, business loans, tenders or…
Jonathan Evans elected parliamentary group chair
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Insurance and Financial Services elected former trade minister Jonathan Evans as its new chairman at a meeting in the House of Commons on 9 June, writes David Worsfold in his Parliamentary Connections blog.
Knowlden Titlow hires sales and marketing manager
Former Towergate employee Michael Buse has been appointed sales and marketing manager at Norwich-based Knowlden Titlow Insurance Brokers.
Survey shows employee absence costs UK economy £17bn
Employees took 180 million sick days last year, averaging 6.4 days each, according to the latest CBI/Pfizer Absence and Workplace Health Survey.
Cobra Network appoints Home & Legacy
Cobra Network has announced the recruitment of Home & Legacy to provide additional mid and high net worth expertise to its insurance panel.
Equity Red Star launches over 50s PA policy
Equity Red Star has launched its ‘Over 50s Accident Plan’ to cater specifically for the over 50s sector.
Ace Global Markets appoints head of aviation
Ace Global Markets has announced the appointment of Malcolm Brett as product line head of aviation.
RFIB appoints divisional director
RFIB Group, the international Lloyd’s insurance and reinsurance broker, has announced the appointment of Toby Heppel to the role of divisional director in the political, credit and financial risks team.
Knowlden Titlow remains independent after sale
Norwich based commercial broker Knowlden Titlow Insurance Brokers has confirmed future growth plans following its acquisition by Robin Plaster for an undisclosed fee on 20 May.
Equity Red Star appoints underwriting manager for Scotland
Equity Red Star has announced the appointment of Iain Torrance as underwriting manager for Scotland, heading up its fleet and motor accounts in the region. He will be based in the insurer’s Glasgow office which opened in April 2008.
LV opens new broker office in Exeter
LV Broker has announced it is opening a new office in Exeter and has appointed Steve Meredith as regional manager for the South West.
FPB issues World Cup advice
With the football World Cup just over a week away, the Forum of Private Business has advised its members to plan ahead for the likelihood that some employees will take more of an interest in their team’s fortunes than their duties and want to watch games…
Groupama appoints new chief actuary
Groupama has appointed Niraj Shah as chief actuary. He takes over from Steven Blake who will be leaving the company at the end of June to take up a senior management appointment at RSA.
Chubb announces £41.5m Lloyd’s Syndicate
Chubb Insurance has announced that it has received approval from the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to establish a new Syndicate which will be named Chubb 1882. It will commence underwriting from 14 June for business incepting from 1 July 2010.
Willis Commercial Network celebrates two CII awards
Willis Commercial Network has announced that two members, Heartland (Midlands) and Peter Hattersley & Partners, have been recognised with 2010 Chartered Insurance Broker Awards by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Aon kicks off four-year Manchester United shirt sponsorship
Aon has today kicked off its four-year shirt sponsorship of Manchester United with a programme of global charity initiatives designed to promote youth development and healthier communities.
PB Week: Aviva's latest appointment gets personal
As the recently-appointed head of broker personal lines, one of the most common questions I am asked is why we are investing in the broker market when some are speculating that personal lines via brokers is dead, writes Sam Hudson, head of broker…
Tim Breedon to become ABI chairman
The Association of British Insurers has confirmed that Tim Breedon, group chief executive of Legal & General, has been nominated to become its next chairman.
Total Objects appoints Colville Wood as managing director
Software provider to the London and global insurance markets, Total Objects, has announced the appointment of Colville Wood as managing director.
Giles makes Midlands acquisition
Giles Insurance Brokers has announced the acquisition of the retail broking division of James Hampden Insurance Brokers.
Europ Assistance announces rise in turnover and profits
Europ Assistance Group has announced a 6.6% rise in turnover in 2009 to €1.288bn (up 7.6% in constant euros) despite the economic crisis hitting its two traditional markets of automotive and travel.