Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Applied Net 2017: Consolidation notes from the USA
Takeovers continue apace in the North American market but selling up is not always the best financial option.
Marsh’s head of operations in Scotland Iain Henry departs
Henry took on the post when Marsh bought Central Insurance Services in 2014.
The Blog Spot: Deal or no deal - is the AA/Hastings tie-up really dead?
Hastings was in talks this summer about buying AA’s insurance business, or in their words forming a “partnership”. The talks have since stopped and the deal hasn’t happened.
Video: Romford regional review
Insurance Age met with brokers in and around Romford to find out why there are so many specialist firms in the area.
Pre-tax profit jumps at BGL for 2017
Group reports 14% rise in underlying revenues.
Axa updates motor trade SME policy
Insurer lists enhancements as including no claims bonus protection option and cover for misfuelling.
Government’s proposed changes could bring Ogden rate up to 0-1%
New framework would see the discount rate reviewed every three years.
Regional review: Romford
Specialist market: The Romford area is home to many specialist brokers and traditional local players, but is its proximity to London a help or a hindrance?
Sompo Canopius sold to private equity for $952m
Canopius will be led by current executive chairman Michael Watson and chief underwriting officer Mike Duffy.
Top 50 2017 - Welcome
Innovative market: The Top 50 Brokers in Personal Lines is full of growing and efficient firms. Brokers are ideally placed for further success in the next 12 months
Top 50 2017 - State of the market
Personal lines performance boost: Analysis of this year’s Top 50 reveals a picture of growth and opportunity
Editor's letter - September 2017
Half full or half empty? Reaction to the Allianz takeover of LV has been largely positive
The Blog Spot: #20Now – Is it time for a campaign to raise IPT?
But it should come with a rather huge caveat.
Ombudsman reveals slight fall in PPI cases for start of financial year
However first quarter saw rise in enquiries.
Profits soar at Bollington in 2016
Broker’s turnover jumps to £12.7m.
GI profits halve at L&G for start of 2017
Combined operating ratio worsens to 95%.
Applied Systems reveals BHIB as second Epic user in UK
A-Plan was first to sign up when new service was launched.
NIG refreshes business package and minifleet etrade products
Insurer states it made updates to meet broker feedback.
CII opens new generation programme for applications
Deadline for applicants is 4 August.
Broking Break: Your top five of the week
Aviva putting 120 people at risk of redundancy was the top clicked on story of the week along with Rural Insurance MD Ian Barclay resigning. Brokers also read about data breaches and Elite being put on negative rating watch.
Aviva puts 120 people at risk of redundancy
Insurer proposing to close Southend office and move commercial property business to Perth.
Arag posts stable UK GWP and profit for 2016
Legal insurance specialist celebrates 10th year of business.
Meet the Leeds Expo panellists – Joe Henderson
Nine local leaders have signed up to share their views with brokers across two live panel discussions.
Rural Insurance MD Ian Barclay resigns
Boss had been with the Primary-owned firm since 2014.