Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Tech and innovation to the fore for property risks, says Lockton leader Warman
Pushing forward on technology and innovation will be front and centre this year, according to global real estate practice leader at Lockton, Ben Warman, who also revealed his expectations on market hardening in 2024.
Chaucer takes Milner from Aspen as CEO
Chaucer has swooped for Richard Milner as its group CEO moving from Aspen UK, which has, in turn, appointed Sarah Stanford as interim CEO.
Aurora pushes on broker relationships with new hire ahead of product launch
Aurora has appointed Tom Willmore to a newly-created broker-facing role as it committed to launching a commercial combined offering this spring, amid a drive to be a one-stop shop for brokers.
Allianz drops LV brand in broker channel
Allianz will rebrand LV Broker in May, the insurer has confirmed.
Commercial Express highlights hair and beauty scheme
Commercial Express has launched a hair and beauty product for hairdressers, barbers and beauty therapists.
Daulby Read owner Deva pushes into West Midlands with Gomm merger
North West based Deva Risk Group has expanded its reach into the West Midlands by merging with Gomm Insurance Brokers.
AssuredPartners’ Borland buys Gibson Hawick
Borland Insurance has bought fellow Scottish broker Gibson Hawick.
Romero boosted turnover and growth by more than 20% in run up to sale
Romero Insurance Brokers achieved a 31% rise in post-tax profits to £5.04m ahead of being snapped up by AssuredPartners.
Simply Business the template as Liz Bilney launches new broker Fuzzy Insurance
Liz Bilney, the former head of Somerset Bridge, has parked the plans for Lumun and rolled out commercial broker Fuzzy Insurance with a target of £4m gross written premium in the first year growing to 50 staff in year three.
Biba launches three claims guides for members
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has unveiled three claims guides for members to use, to help customers better navigate the claims process for home, motor and travel insurance.
The Broker Investment Group strikes first deal of 2024
The Broker Investment Group has taken its shareholding in Bedford-based £12m gross written premium broker Bullerwell Insurance to 100% in its first deal of 2024.
Biba unveils ‘Managing risk for growth and economic security’ theme for 2024 manifesto
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has called for a proportionate regulatory framework that can facilitate growth as it unveiled its 2024 manifesto, ‘Managing risk for growth and economic security’.
Circle grows turnover, profits and headcount
Post tax profits at Circle 1991, the holding company for Circle Insurance Services, rose by nearly 20% in the year ended 30 April 2023 as turnover and headcount also grew.
Canopius adds ex-PIB and QBE leader Matthew Crane as head of UK distribution
Canopius has added Matthew Crane to its UK executive committee in the newly created role of head of UK distribution.
Paul Dilley exits RSA for Bridgehaven
Hybrid fronting insurer Bridgehaven Insurance has appointed Paul Dilley as chief underwriting officer joining from RSA owner Intact.
Ardonagh kicks off 2024 with HNW deal
Ardonagh Advisory has bought private clients specialist distribution business Hoxton Risk Services in its first deal of the year, Insurance Age can reveal.
Bridgehaven unveils first UK MGA fronting partnership
Hybrid fronting insurer Bridgehaven Insurance has made its first move partnering with managing general agent Avid Insurance on property excess of loss insurance solutions for registered providers of social housing.
Ecclesiastical powers up pet in schemes push
Ecclesiastical Insurance has partnered with Brooks Braithwaite, part of the Petcover Group, to deliver a new scheme aimed at pet professionals.
JMG adds £100m of deal firepower
JMG Group has raised an additional £100m of committed acquisition facilities from existing lender, Ares Management, Insurance Age can reveal.
Cowbell expands cyber appetite from SMEs to £1bn turnover firms
Cowbell has extended the reach of its cyber insurance beyond SMEs to cater for businesses with an annual turnover of up to £1bn.
Hug Hub stakes revolution claim with “first of its kind in the UK” extranet roll out
Hug Hub has launched Extranet Hub, an aggregator-style quote tool, claiming it is the first of its kind in the UK that promises to revolutionise commercial quoting for brokers.
Hastings names ex-Abacai leader Jamie Hay as CFO
Hastings Group has appointed Abacai founder Jamie Hay to take over as group chief financial officer during the second quarter of this year.
Ex-Towergate boss Joe Thelwell joins Aon
Aon has appointed former Towergate Insurance Brokers CEO, Joe Thelwell, as UK head of SME.
Liberty Specialty Markets takes Andrew Jackson from WTW for key broker role
Liberty Specialty Markets has added Andrew Jackson from WTW as global head of business development and market management.