Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Upbeat Bailey hails organic growth in Clark Thomson 2016/17 results
Broker posts rises in turnover and Ebitda.
Volante launches multi-class international MGA
Talbir Bains is the founder and CEO of Volante with Nephila Capital the principal equity investor and the Volante management team participating as minority shareholders.
Review of the year: October 2017
Reaction to the government’s Ogden rate proposals, a broker start-up, Martin Oliver’s departure, ongoing consolidation and Aon buying Henderson topped the charts in October.
Review of the year: September 2017
A ban for Aviva, ongoing Ogden rate issues, job losses at LV, a potential deal for Henderson and a fraud court case with an ex-RSA employee were all part of an action packed month.
PIB buys Citynet Insurance Brokers
Consolidator has made 12 deals in the past 19 months.
Profits up again at A-Plan
Broker reveals 12% rise in turnover for 2016/17.
Broking Break: Your Top 5
Another acquisition and an FCA consultation were high on the most read list along with GRP’s results, Bluefin’s fine and a new MGA in Birmingham.
The stats: December 2017 - The Acturis Premium Index
The third quarter saw notable increases in the Acturis stats, both by size of average premium and the number of lines rising
Editor's letter - December 2017
The figures don’t lie: Signs of growth returning to the broker market
Broking Break: Your Top 5
A huge fine for Bluefin was the top story in the past week. Brokers were also interested in a £500,000 ex-Gallagher employee fraud court case, Amazon’s plans to enter the insurance market and management changes at two insurers.
Axa picks Martin Kilshaw to lead in Manchester
He will replace Michael Yabantu who is moving to Aviva.
David Bruce leaves Ardonagh Group
Paul Webley to step up to lead on commercial underwriting business.
Sedgwick buys Cunningham Lindsey
Brokers promised it will be business as usual.
Phil Barton – the Jelf and Bluefin rebrand Q&A
The Jelf CEO tackles rebranding offices, the potential for closures, client communication and why it chose Jelf over Bluefin for its name.
Open GI ties up with Brightside on commercial lines
Technology company also reveals new deals with Fresh and Right Choice.
Sompo picks Luxembourg for post-Brexit base
Insurer flags uncertainty over the terms of the final agreement for UK leaving EU.
Lycetts appoints Charles Foster as CEO
Incumbent Angus Keate moves to deputy chairman role.
MP tables motion in Parliament urging government to freeze IPT
Early Day Motion calls on government to make the commitment in upcoming Budget.
Allianz third quarter results hit by large losses
Insurer posts COR of 98.2% for first nine months of 2017.
Alan & Thomas buys Commercial and General Insurance Services
First deal for broker after being bought by GRP.
The Blog Spot: It’s not all about consolidation
Okay, so some days it is.
Willis IRM buys brokers in Hessle and Belfast
Firm grows to £32m GWP and over 100 staff.
Covéa adds cyber to HNW cover
The £100,000 extension insures against a range of issues including connected home devices, cyber crime and identity theft.
Acturis buys ICE InsureTech
New unit deals with personal and commercial lines business.