Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Allianz unveils new structure to make “brokers’ lives better”
Move broadly supported but market flags short-term concerns
SMEi founders Gandy and Snowden leave management roles
Marsh-owned business reshapes management structure.
Staysure to create over 120 jobs
Company says new roles will come on stream during 2016.
Biba acknowledges positive news on FSCS
Trade body criticises “fundamentally unfair” aspect of the compensation scheme.
Unite union “strongly opposes” RSA redundancy pay proposals
Insurer consulting on halving payouts for staff employed before April 2013.
JLT predicts £34m hit at start of year
Bulk of charge comes from settlement costs in Willis court case.
Brokers’ FSCS levy comes in at £8m
Organisation confirms total levy of £337m.
Markham launches “super-basement” renovation product
Wholesale broker offering CPD training to partners.
RSA plans to halve redundancy payouts for staff
Proposal affects staff employed before April 2013.
Duncan Carter to lead direct and partnerships division at Jelf
Paul Kershaw new boss of Marsh networks.
Broker Direct awarded chartered insurer status
Company hails staff’s achievement in qualification process.
Chancellor gives Parliament power to appoint or dismiss FCA chief exec
Appointments and renewals to be for five year terms.
Sure Thing teams up with Motorplus
Scottish motor broker signs up with claims management specialist.
Martyn Denney and Elizabeth Mills leave Marsh
Network bosses depart after six years with the business.
Jelf publishes final results from before Marsh acquisition
Consolidator posts double digit leaps in revenue and Ebitdae.
Bluefin completes four purchases
Consolidator buys in Liverpool and adds to offices in Stockton and Forfar.
Markel expands biomedical and life sciences product
Policy can now cover food supplements and cosmetics.
Average comprehensive car insurance prices static in Q1
Trend of flat or falling first quarter premiums continues for fifth year.
LV partners with Parkwise for park home insurance
Insurer and broker build on caravan partnership launched in 2013.
MAC Group invests in Preston-based Healthcare broker
Isle of Man firm aiming for further acquisitions.
New Allianz structure is about making brokers’ lives better, says Jon Dye
UK CEO confirms insurer will do everything it can to find roles for 170 staff affected by proposal to withdraw from direct home and motor.
Allianz restructure puts 170 jobs at risk
Insurer set to withdraw from direct home and motor markets in the UK.
Ecclesiastical and Watson Laurie team up for carers scheme
Insurer and broker join forces on launch of new office risk scheme for Carers Trust.
Government being “hoodwinked” by insurance industry, says new lobbying group
New group of personal injury lawyers formed to fight changes to whiplash compensation.