Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
This Week: Getting stuff done
Helios has (almost) done his work and got the week done. Probably because he has an oven ready plan. To leave the working week and enter the weekend.
Eldon rebrands as Somerset Bridge
Arron Banks’ Eldon Insurance Services has rebranded as Somerset Bridge Insurance Services after receiving approval from members and the Financial Conduct Authority.
No sales talks at Kingsbridge, says CEO
Kingsbridge is “not currently in a sales process”, CEO James Twining has confirmed to Post.
Searchlight trained on GRP as broker eyes PE deal
Global Risk Partners is in discussion with three private equity firms including Searchlight Capital Partners about taking a majority holding in the consolidator, Post can reveal.
Mapfre boss calls for climate change action
Mapfre chairman and CEO, Antonio Huertas, has urged insurers, governments, international organisations, the private sector, academia and civil society to deliver a combined approach to meet the challenge of climate change.
Ex-Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale joins Clyde & Co board
Former Lloyd’s CEO Inga Beale and ex-Grant Thornton US CEO Stephen Chipman will join Clyde & Co's management board on 1 January.
German insurtech Wefox targets UK launch in 2020 after $110m fundraise
Berlin-based insurtech Wefox will be opening an innovation hub in London before the end of the second quarter next year, a spokesperson confirmed to Post after the business raised a further $110m (£83.7m) in its latest funding round.
Insurtech Seyna approved as insurer in France
Insurtech Seyna has been approved as a non-life insurance risk carrier by the French Prudential Supervisory Authority.
Loyalty a top priority among consumers when choosing an insurer
The biggest opportunity for insurers to improve their performance is in relation to customer loyalty, which ranked above price as a decision driver when it comes to picking a provider, according to research by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Liiba to roll out broker placing committee in new year
The London and International Insurance Brokers’ Association will launch a broker placing committee next year to replace its broker placing and electronic development committee and its PPL broker panel which will be wound up at the end of 2019.
PIB buys credit insurance specialist CMR Insurance Services
PIB has bought credit insurance specialist CMR Insurance Services and health and safety consultancy firm Sue Smith.
Regulators consult on operational resilience
Insurance is one of the sectors under the spotlight in a shared policy summary and joint consultation by the Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority and the Bank of England on incoming requirements to strengthen operational…
Aston Lark buys again in Ireland
Aston Lark has bought Wright Insurance Brokers in Ireland, its second deal in the country having snapped up Dublin-based Robertson Low this January.
Roundtable: A customer-centric approach to the digital future
On the back of research into the shape of the future delivery of personal lines, Post held a roundtable, in association with EXL, with experts to investigate how ready organisations are to meet customer expectations as demand for cover evolves in the…
Chubb promotes Louise Joyce to head of industry practices
Chubb has promoted Louise Joyce to head of industry practices for the UK & Ireland, succeeding Karen Strong who has left the business.
Gilchrist Standard unveils broker rating platform
Start-up firm Gilchrist Standard has rolled out a ratings service grading brokers A, B or C.
Amanda Blanc lands second NED role
Amanda Blanc will join specialist motor insurer ERS as a non-executive director on 2 January 2020.
Amanda Blanc to join Aviva board
Former Zurich and Axa boss Amanda Blanc is to join Aviva as a non-executive director on 2 January, the insurer has confirmed.
Axa achieves disability confident leader status
The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded Axa UK disability confident leader status.
Foil expands cyber sector focus team to include technology
The Forum of Insurance Lawyers has expanded the remit of its cyber liabilities sector focus team to include insurers’ and law firms’ use of technology in claims handling, as well as claims law related to cyber cover and digital processing.
Aviva’s revival of Norwich Union a one-off
Aviva’s decision to bring the Norwich Union brand back into the public sphere is a one-off with no plans to use it on more “propositions or policies”, the insurer has confirmed.
Cobra’s Alto posts pre-sale loss as costs bite
Alto Insurance, the holding company for Cobra, has reported a pre-tax loss of £2.1m for the final year ahead of its sale to PIB.
A-Plan paid £16.5m for Endsleigh
Broker A-Plan paid Zurich £16.48m for Endsleigh when it completed the deal to buy the specialist broker in March last year.
A-Plan breaks £100m revenue barrier and set to open 100th office
A-Plan will be opening its 100th office within the next two months, CEO Carl Shuker told Post.