Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Inflation climbs to 3.4%
Inflation in the year to March rose to 3.4% according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The Insurance Partnership expands in York
Independent insurance broker, The Insurance Partnership (TIP), has appointed Bob Blackburn, as association director of its office in Monks Cross.
HSB expands Midlands office
Specialist insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed two development executives to help expand its presence in the Midlands.
QBE appoints two regional business heads
QBE has announced the appointment of two regional business heads to manage the ongoing development of its UK underwriting network.
Former CII president appointed FSCC chairman
The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC), has announced the appointment of Trevor Matthews as chairman.
UK growth forecast downgraded by Coface
Credit insurer Coface has increased its forecast for world growth to 3% but reduced its 2010 forecast for the UK to 1.1%.
Broker Network launches CountrywideComplete
Broker Network has announced the launch of CountrywideComplete, a new full membership proposition for Countrywide members.
Ace adds to trade credit team
Stuart James has been appointed head of trade credit, based in London, with effect from 1 June 2010.
Brown confirms 6 May as election date
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that the UK general election will be held on Thursday 6 May.
Brightside reports record year
AIM listed Brightside Group has announced record profits of £4.7m (2008 restated: £2.6m) after tax for 2009.
Tesco Bank agrees deal with CDL
Tesco Bank has agreed a five year deal with CDL to provide customer service centre and website software and services to support the Bank’s motor and household insurance lines.
Biba claims success with Electronic Motor Insurance Certificate
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has said it is “delighted” that changes which enable the electronic delivery of motor insurance certificates to customers are about to become law.
Garwyn appoints Rob Hill as commercial manager
Specialist liability adjuster Garwyn has appointed Rob Hill as commercial manager responsible for the development and expansion of Garwyn’s client base.
Green Insurance launches pet cover
The Green Insurance Company has expanded its personal lines portfolio with the introduction of a range of environmentally conscious pet insurance products.
QBE announces chairman’s retirement
QBE Insurance has announced the retirement of chairman John Cloney effective 4 July 2010 and the election of his successor Belinda Hutchinson.
Markerstudy moves to Open GI
Markerstudy has switched its IT systems to Open GI in a five year deal replacing CDL and Insurecom’s AgencyPlus.
ULR agrees deal with Kwik Fit Insurance
Norwich based claims firm ULR has agreed a long-term agreement to provide Kwik Fit Insurance with legal expenses insurance services and a range of value-added products.
JLT adds to marine division
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has appointed Andrew Webster and Patrick Kirkman to its marine division.
Groupama makes Optima Trade Plus changes
Groupama Insurances is now offering tradesman cover for part-time workers at a reduced per capita rating through its Optima Trade Plus policy.
NIG raids RSA for head of property owners team
NIG has announced the appointment of Stewart Anderson from RSA to lead the team developing a new UK wide property owners offering.
Chubb introduces new broker contact roles
Chubb Insurance has announced two new managerial posts within its London office, designed to provide brokers with one senior level point of contact in their commercial dealings with the insurer.
MMA to open three regional offices
MMA Insurance today confirmed details of the next stage of its drive into the UK’s commercial lines insurance market.
Sir Jackie Stewart denies involvement in Aviva’s supercar payout
An Aberdeen newspaper had reported that the former professional driver was at the wheel of the £500,000 Pagani Zonda S when it crashed into a telegraph pole.
PB Week: Mark Cliff's UK Tour
Over the last few months I have had the opportunity to meet with many brokers at both the UK Broker Summit and at the broker forums we are holding around the UK.