Emmanuel Kenning
News editor, Insurance Age
Emmanuel is the News editor of Insurance Age and has over a decade of experience writing about the insurance industry.
Well connected with the broking community he is now in his second stint at Insurance Age.
He started his career as a reporter on broker-focused title Professional Broking in 2009 becoming a senior reporter ahead of joining Insurance Age at the end of 2010.
Promoted to features editor in October 2011 Emmanuel became editor the following June holding the post for nearly six years before deciding to return to being a reporter to focus on news writing and analysis.
Along with deep knowledge of insurance he has also gained a solid understanding of reinsurance through a year writing on the market with a particular focus on insurance-linked securities at Trading Risk.
He re-joined Infopro-Digital in late 2019 taking up the position of senior reporter at Post working on the broking beat.
Emmanuel returned to Insurance Age in February 2022 to lead the news team. He focuses on bringing in and editing exclusive news and analyses along with keeping readers up to date on company announcements throughout the sector.
He also supports the editor across videos, podcasts, events, profile interviews, data driven research, opinion pieces and more to help keep Insurance Age ahead of the competition.
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Articles by Emmanuel Kenning
Towergate confirms takeover bid approaches
Consolidator appoints Evercore and Rothschild as joint advisers.
Huw Evans to replace Otto Thoresen as ABI leader
New director general will take up post in February 2015.
Hamilton and Sportscover confirm takeover deal
Insurer to take over Sportscover’s managing agent and Lloyd’s broker.
Brightside takes Gardner from Lloyds TSB
New recruit to underwrite home insurance as broker targets “key growth area” for 2015.
Axa unveils ‘big data’ tool for brokers
Insurer says new offering will be particularly strong in mid-market.
Video: Autumn Sentiment Survey revealed
Chris Dobson from Ageas talks about the Autumn Sentiment Survey
Editor's letter November 2014
“Uncertainty… is not something that any of them should dare leave to fester”
Power hour: Expanding horizons
Our panel of experts discuss how brokers can benefit from overseas ambitions, why longer contracts could be a boon and if insurers should meet the client, Emmanuel Kenning reports
Aviva improves UK COR as premium totals fall
Insurer cites disciplined underwriting as driving performance.
Video: Sneak preview of the Autumn Sentiment Survey
Take an early look at the results of Insurance Age’s broker-only survey.
Gallagher reveals $200m broking profit worldwide
Group integration costs for acquisitions comes in at $40.6m for year to date.
LV chief O’Roarke hails commercial profitability
Insurer’s commercial COR set to be sub 100% for first time ever.
Broker Network names five new members
Towergate-owned business claims best month since 2012 for new members.
Gallagher confirms UK retail executive team members
Broker also creates three area managing director roles as part of executive team.