Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Pen takes box at Lloyd’s
Pen Underwriting has taken a box at Lloyd’s, which will be staffed initially with a marine team ahead of diversifying into complementary products and other lines.
Tim Coles named CEO of Brown & Brown’s European wholesale operations
Tim Coles has been promoted to the newly created role of CEO for the European operations of Bridge Specialty Group, Brown & Brown’s wholesale broker segment.
PSC confirms profit, Turner Rawlinson bill and latest buy
Australian-owned consolidator PSC Holdings UK has revealed a post-tax profit of £795,000 for retail broking, alongside a £6m bill for buying Turner Rawlinson and a further deal in 2023.
CFC extends cyber cover for professional services firms
Cyber insurance provider CFC has upgraded its packaged insurance policies for professional services businesses in a move it claimed could be a “game changer” for SMEs that cannot afford standalone cyber cover.
TH March grows again, but profits edge down
Specialist jewellery broker TH March grew turnover by 4.7% to £9.68m in the year to 31 March 2023, building on a 9.6% rise the year before.
Judge denies Alec and Robert Finch fraud case appeal
A High Court judge has denied Alec and Robert Finch permission to appeal after being found guilty of fraud in September.
Energy and growth key to Romero deal, says AssuredPartners boss
AssuredPartners stands ready to help push the Yorkshire-based firm on its growth journey, says UK & Ireland CEO.
AssuredPartners buys again in South West with Atom
AssuredPartners has bought Somerset-based Atom Insurance Brokers.
Biba welcomes Afolami as Economic Secretary to the Treasury
Biba has welcomed the appointment of Bim Afolami, and expressed hopes of a positive relationship while praising predecessor Andrew Griffith.
SiriusPoint takes Alex Hardy from RSA
SiriusPoint has swooped for RSA’s sales and distribution director Alex Hardy.
FSCS open for claims against failed broker
The FSCS has listed FML Insurance Services Limited, trading as Entertainment Insurance Services, as a failed company.
Ex-broker among 10 arrested in police crackdown on commercial insurance fraud
Ten people have been arrested across the country, and 18 vehicles seized during a two-week police operation to tackle commercial insurance fraud.
Aspen unveils UK construction sector wellbeing product
Aspen Insurance has unveiled Construction Wellbeing to support the rising challenges associated with the mental health of employees working in the UK construction industry.
Chubb rebrands division alongside media product launch in UK
Chubb has launched a media insurance product for clients in the UK, and rebranded its existing UK technology industry practice as the technology and media practice to reflect its new focus.
Pen launches TMK-backed IP cover in UK
Pen Underwriting has rolled out an intellectual property insurance proposition backed by Tokio Marine Kiln, which is aimed initially at UK businesses.
Romero ready to roll forward after AssuredPartners deal, says MD
Romero has found a “great” new home, and is ready to continue its growth journey under the new ownership of AssuredPartners, having doubled in size over the past five years.
Andy Fairchild peps up roles with Zing365
Former Broker Network boss and Applied Systems Europe CEO Andy Fairchild has joined insurance training specialist Zing365 as a board adviser and non-executive director.
Clear builds northern presence with Peter Hoare & Co buy
Clear Group has grown its northern footprint, snapping up Sheffield-based Peter Hoare & Company (Insurance Brokers).
Jacqui Kelly on pushing forward with brokers at Zurich
Zurich will be deepening its relationships with brokers and building new partnerships in 2024 as it targets growth across SME, mid-market and high-net-worth business, head of sales and distribution Jacqui Kelly has committed.
Members’ 25% growth a “powerful” proof point, says Hedron leader Haggart
Hedron members grew by 25% in the past 12 months, according to analysis by network CEO Chris Haggart.
Third year of institute operating losses at CII
The Chartered Insurance Institute has revealed an operating loss of £760,000 for 2022 in its institute division, where revenue and membership fell as the wider group swung back to overall profit.
Hedron teams up with Broker Insights
Hedron has partnered with Broker Insights in a two-pronged push on data for members, Insurance Age can reveal.
Source adds Prestige Underwriting to home panel as it rolls out first own product
Source Insurance has unveiled Source Home, the first home insurance product it has created, and confirmed that Prestige Underwriting has joined its panel as the inaugural underwriter of the new common worded offering.
One Broker posts double-digit turnover and profit surge in run up to Jensten sale
Norwich-based One Broker has revealed achieving a 19.6% increase in turnover, and a 14.7% rise in post-tax profit ahead of its sale to Jensten.