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
Direct Line ends private equity talks ahead of float
RBS is poised to reveal details of the flotation of Direct Line in a matter of weeks having ended talks with potential private equity investors, according to reports.
Time to sign up to Prince’s Trust football tournament
The Prince’s Trust has called on insurance companies to help tackle youth unemployment by taking part in the youth charity’s fundraising football tournament.
Harvey retires from Lorega
Malcolm Harvey has retired from the roles of director and chairman at Lorega.
MMA moves to strengthen regional focus
MMA Insurance has appointed Gary Clayton as senior motor trade underwriter with a remit for the south of the UK while Paul Atkinson has been promoted to the same role for the north of the country.
Aviva may cut 800 jobs
Aviva may cut 800 jobs across its life and general insurance units by the end of the year.
JLT warns against two-year solicitors’ PI deals
With the deadline for solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance (PI) only six weeks away JLT partner Mike Perry has warned that locking into a 24-month deal seems foolhardy.
Howden boosts energy proposition
Howden Insurance Brokers has appointed Greg Stenzhorn and Richard Bateman to its energy division.
UK underwriting loss for Equity owner
Equity Red Star owner, Insurance Australia Group (IAG), has revealed that it made an underwriting loss on UK business of AU$23m [£15.21m] for the year ended 30 June 2012.
Zurich tees up for growth with golf scheme
Zurich Insurance has become the underwriter for the 20 year old ‘Par Excellence’ scheme run by Glasgow-based Circle Golf after signing a long term deal with the golfing specialist.
Millionth uninsured vehicle to be taken off road
The Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) has predicted that police in Birmingham will today seize the millionth uninsured vehicle in the UK as part of an operation to disrupt criminal activity.
Canopius completes Omega deal
Canopius Group has confirmed the completion of the acquisition of Omega Insurance Holdings.
Profits up at Amlin
Amlin has returned to pre-tax profit in the first half of 2012 with a result of £184.5m reversing a loss of £192.3m in the same period last year.
Brokers saving the UK economy
There is nothing nice about brokers being hit for payment protection insurance mis-selling refunds.
New broking head at Aon Risk Solutions
Laurence White has been appointed as head of broking for all business at Aon Risk Solutions UK.
Partington unveils his strategy for Gallagher
Dave Partington, head of UK retail offices at Gallagher Heath, has revealed the new structure and plans for acquisitions designed to target SME and corporate growth across the country for the broker.
Barr departs CCV as Bruce steps in
Cullum Capital Ventures (CCV) has confirmed the departure of Graham Barr from the role of chief operating officer with David Bruce taking on the job.
Brightside recruits again
Brightside has confirmed the recruitment of 48 new staff following the company’s partnership with Asda.
Henderson wins account for Wallace and Gromit’s favourite cheese
Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside has been appointed by The Wensleydale Creamery, at Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales, to handle the cheese maker’s insurance needs.
Oval results show rise in Ebitda
Oval Group has revealed a 4% rise in profitability as measured by Ebitda to £15m for the year ended 31 May 2012.
Russell Scanlan expands in Leicester with former Towergate hire
Russell Scanlan has appointed John Mahon as an account director based in its offices in Desford Hall, near Leicester.
Aviva trialling telematics app for private car insurance
Aviva has launched the test of a new pay-how-you-drive app on smartphones called - Aviva RateMyDrive – with the target of signing up 5,000 drivers.
Jelf partners with REC
Jelf has teamed up with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) to become the insurance partner for its members.
Markel takes on ex-Chubb underwriter
Markel UK has appointed Simon Webster as technical underwriter with the responsibility of expanding its specialty liability account.
Insurance Age gateway goes live
Insuranceage.co.uk has rolled out a new login feature to deliver on-going free access to articles over 28 days old.