Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Howden buys Media Insurance Brokers International
Howden has bought UK and Irish film and television specialist Media Insurance Brokers International.
CDL eyeing international expansion in next 12 months
CDL has looked at Australia, Canada, Latin America and Europe as it plans to grow with partners across the world, CEO Nigel Phillips told Insurance Age.
The Broker Investment Group buys out Hallsdale Insurance Brokers
The Broker Investment Group has bought out Kettering-based Hallsdale Insurance Brokers, having previously invested for a 30% stake in 2018.
Renovation Underwriting rolls out non-negligence liability cover
Managing general agent Renovation Underwriting has launched non-negligence liability cover available either as part of a wider renovation cover or as a standalone product.
FCA cracking down on home and motor insurers
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned insurers about the support provided to struggling customers.
Ecclesiastical targets leisure venues in growth drive
Ecclesiastical is launching a new leisure product as part of its plans to double the size of the business.
Turnover and profits soar at Avantia in 2022
Home insurance specialist Avantia achieved double-digit growth in turnover and profits in 2022.
Brokers split on benefits versus costs of Consumer Duty
Only 49% of brokers agree the long-term benefits to their firm of the Consumer Duty will outweigh the short-term costs, according to research by the Financial Conduct Authority.
FCA reveals 69% of brokers feel fully ready for Consumer Duty deadline
The Financial Conduct Authority has set out that 69% of brokers believe they will be ready to comply with all requirements of the Consumer Duty when it comes into force on 31 July.
FCA research shows brokers outperforming financial services on Consumer Duty understanding
Detailed research by the Financial Conduct Authority has revealed brokers are ahead of the financial services industry on almost all metrics of Consumer Duty understanding.
Acturis grows revenue and R&D spend in 2022
Acturis has reported an 8.4% rise in revenue for 2022 to £121.33m as it continued to gain market share, adding new brokers and insurers.
JMG strikes 10th deal of 2023
JMG Group has bought Cheshire-based Blackfriars Group, taking its deal total for 2023 to 10.
Aston Lark continues expansion with Reading branch
Aston Lark has opened an office in Reading – its third new branch in 2023 – as part of the broker’s regional push.
MGAA names Signature Underwriting as 200th member
The Managing General Agents’ Association has named niche motor hire specialist Signature Underwriting as its 200th MGA member.
Howden appoints Rowan Douglas as CEO of climate risk and resilience
Howden has appointed former WTW climate leader Rowan Douglas as CEO, climate risk and resilience.
Lockton takes Clarissa Franks from Marsh as head of UK P&C retail
Lockton has swooped for Clarissa Franks as head of UK P&C retail. Franks is joining from Marsh and will take up the post in November.
James Hallam rebrands Scottish buys
James Hallam has rebranded CCRS and Broker Scotland, having snapped up the Scottish brokers in August 2022.
CDL grew turnover in 2022, but profit slipped as R&D boosted
CDL has reported a 3.56% rise in turnover to £55.68m for the year ended 30 September 2022.
PRA warns insurers on claims inflation and under-reserving
The Prudential Regulation Authority has written to insurers flagging the need to monitor the hit to reserves from ongoing claims inflation and act accordingly.
Insurtech Innovative Risk Labs enters Lloyd's
Innovative Risk Labs has staked a claim for being the first-ever broker of its kind to secure a license to operate within the Lloyd's market.
Lemonade gets UK carrier licence from PRA
The Prudential Regulation Authority has granted insurtech Lemonade a UK carrier licence.
JMG strengthens in southern England with further Southampton buy
JMG Group has bought commercial insurance broker GR Marshall, its second deal in Southampton this year.
Partners& grows in Scotland with Hart Insurance Brokers acquisition
Partners& has extended its geographical presence through the central belt of Scotland, adding Hart Insurance Brokers.
Allianz promotes Nick Hobbs to UK chief distribution officer
Allianz has appointed Nick Hobbs as chief distribution officer for Allianz Commercial in the UK, Insurance Age can reveal.