Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Graeme Trudgill on taking up the reins at Biba
Graeme Trudgill has committed to fighting strongly for brokers and to getting even more access to the Financial Conduct Authority for members as he takes up the role of CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association.
Interview: Andrew Cunis, Gallagher – Growing for gold
Andrew Cunis, managing director of private clients at Gallagher, shares how the offering has grown to £100m of gross written premium, and the firm's goal of 10% year-on-year organic growth.
Hector succeeds Callan to lead on commercial at Covéa
Keith Hector has been named as commercial team leader at Covéa, succeeding Carolyn Callan.
Verlingue grows turnover and profit in 2022
Verlingue UK boosted turnover by 6.8% in 2022 to £19.51m, as profits also rose.
Clear Group in double broker swoop
Clear Group has sealed a pair of broker deals, buying Mayor Broking and MJB Finningley.
Ardonagh snaps up Sentinel for Ethos
Ardonagh Advisory has struck its second deal of the week buying self-drive hire specialist Sentinel Insurance Solutions.
ABI reveals soaring trade credit claims
The Association of British Insurers has revealed member trade credit insurers received 5,300 claims for businesses in the first quarter of 2023, up 81% on the same period last year.
Howden buys Media Insurance Brokers International
Howden has bought UK and Irish film and television specialist Media Insurance Brokers International.
CDL eyeing international expansion in next 12 months
CDL has looked at Australia, Canada, Latin America and Europe as it plans to grow with partners across the world, CEO Nigel Phillips told Insurance Age.
The Broker Investment Group buys out Hallsdale Insurance Brokers
The Broker Investment Group has bought out Kettering-based Hallsdale Insurance Brokers, having previously invested for a 30% stake in 2018.
Renovation Underwriting rolls out non-negligence liability cover
Managing general agent Renovation Underwriting has launched non-negligence liability cover available either as part of a wider renovation cover or as a standalone product.
FCA cracking down on home and motor insurers
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned insurers about the support provided to struggling customers.
Ecclesiastical targets leisure venues in growth drive
Ecclesiastical is launching a new leisure product as part of its plans to double the size of the business.
Turnover and profits soar at Avantia in 2022
Home insurance specialist Avantia achieved double-digit growth in turnover and profits in 2022.
Brokers split on benefits versus costs of Consumer Duty
Only 49% of brokers agree the long-term benefits to their firm of the Consumer Duty will outweigh the short-term costs, according to research by the Financial Conduct Authority.
FCA reveals 69% of brokers feel fully ready for Consumer Duty deadline
The Financial Conduct Authority has set out that 69% of brokers believe they will be ready to comply with all requirements of the Consumer Duty when it comes into force on 31 July.
FCA research shows brokers outperforming financial services on Consumer Duty understanding
Detailed research by the Financial Conduct Authority has revealed brokers are ahead of the financial services industry on almost all metrics of Consumer Duty understanding.
Acturis grows revenue and R&D spend in 2022
Acturis has reported an 8.4% rise in revenue for 2022 to £121.33m as it continued to gain market share, adding new brokers and insurers.
JMG strikes 10th deal of 2023
JMG Group has bought Cheshire-based Blackfriars Group, taking its deal total for 2023 to 10.
Aston Lark continues expansion with Reading branch
Aston Lark has opened an office in Reading – its third new branch in 2023 – as part of the broker’s regional push.
MGAA names Signature Underwriting as 200th member
The Managing General Agents’ Association has named niche motor hire specialist Signature Underwriting as its 200th MGA member.
Howden appoints Rowan Douglas as CEO of climate risk and resilience
Howden has appointed former WTW climate leader Rowan Douglas as CEO, climate risk and resilience.
Lockton takes Clarissa Franks from Marsh as head of UK P&C retail
Lockton has swooped for Clarissa Franks as head of UK P&C retail. Franks is joining from Marsh and will take up the post in November.
James Hallam rebrands Scottish buys
James Hallam has rebranded CCRS and Broker Scotland, having snapped up the Scottish brokers in August 2022.