Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Barbican adds incident response exercises and phishing simulation to cyber cover
Lloyd’s insurer teams up with TSC Advantage.
The Blog Spot: Lifting the lid on optimism with Allianz, XL and Axa
Emmanuel Kenning looks at two conflicting stories as brokers frown and smile about the future.
Esure profits and premium shoot up in 2017
Surge in motor policies at insurer.
Brokers upbeat for growth after “massive” XL and Axa deal
Market pleased that XL has “gone to a good home” and confident of new opportunities.
GRP appoints Clive Nathan as CEO of MGA division
Ex-Towergate leader Nathan moves from Primary Group.
BGL targeting 200 apprentices for new academy
Recruits to range from school leavers to degree holders.
Axa to buy XL for $15bn
Deal subject to shareholder approval and expected to complete in the second half of 2018.
Manchester Underwriting Management buys Pelican
Charles Manchester targeting of £10m of GWP in the next 12 months.
Profits up at ICB in 2017
Turnover rises at the broker without any acquisitions.
Turnover dips but profit stable at Open GI in 2017
Software specialists increase R&D spend.
Brendan McManus promises no pause to buying after Lorica deal
CEO says PIB will maintain focus on businesses with specialities.
Endsleigh puts 77 people at risk of redundancy
Broker closing claims office in Burnley.
Julie Page promoted to Aon UK boss
Dominic Christian becomes global chairman of Aon Benfield.
Profits up at Gocompare in 2017
Aggregator reports 4.7% growth in insurance revenue.
Pryce commits to growth through regional brokers under QBE’s new UK boss Cecile Fresneau
CEO promises campaign of engagement.
Editor's letter - March 2018
Turning back time: Brokers should use the delay in IDD implementation to review compliance
QBE Europe profitable in “most challenging environment” for five years
Provider’s GWP up 4.1% as COR slips amid $1.2bn group loss.
No “for sale” sign up at Clear, says Howard Lickens
Broker CEO investigating funding options as he looks to double the business.
Quizzical questions: 23 February 2018
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Moneysupermarket posts 12% insurance revenue rise for 2017
Group revenue, profit and average number of monthly visitors all increase.
Biba, ABI and Lloyd’s join InsurTech Board
New group, part of the Fintech Delivery Panel, will focus on needs of InsurTech startups
AA targeting over two million motor and home policies in five year growth plan
Company predicts drop in Ebitda for 2019 as it commits to £45m investment plan.
Jon Dye brands 2017 as “landmark” year for Allianz in UK
Ogden change cost reaches £80m at the insurer.
Allianz UK posts improved 2017 operating profit and COR
Revenues at the insurer tick up by 2%.