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
FPB issues World Cup advice
With the football World Cup just over a week away, the Forum of Private Business has advised its members to plan ahead for the likelihood that some employees will take more of an interest in their team’s fortunes than their duties and want to watch games…
Groupama appoints new chief actuary
Groupama has appointed Niraj Shah as chief actuary. He takes over from Steven Blake who will be leaving the company at the end of June to take up a senior management appointment at RSA.
Chubb announces £41.5m Lloyd’s Syndicate
Chubb Insurance has announced that it has received approval from the Lloyd’s Franchise Board to establish a new Syndicate which will be named Chubb 1882. It will commence underwriting from 14 June for business incepting from 1 July 2010.
Willis Commercial Network celebrates two CII awards
Willis Commercial Network has announced that two members, Heartland (Midlands) and Peter Hattersley & Partners, have been recognised with 2010 Chartered Insurance Broker Awards by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Aon kicks off four-year Manchester United shirt sponsorship
Aon has today kicked off its four-year shirt sponsorship of Manchester United with a programme of global charity initiatives designed to promote youth development and healthier communities.
PB Week: Aviva's latest appointment gets personal
As the recently-appointed head of broker personal lines, one of the most common questions I am asked is why we are investing in the broker market when some are speculating that personal lines via brokers is dead, writes Sam Hudson, head of broker…
Tim Breedon to become ABI chairman
The Association of British Insurers has confirmed that Tim Breedon, group chief executive of Legal & General, has been nominated to become its next chairman.
Total Objects appoints Colville Wood as managing director
Software provider to the London and global insurance markets, Total Objects, has announced the appointment of Colville Wood as managing director.
Giles makes Midlands acquisition
Giles Insurance Brokers has announced the acquisition of the retail broking division of James Hampden Insurance Brokers.
Europ Assistance announces rise in turnover and profits
Europ Assistance Group has announced a 6.6% rise in turnover in 2009 to €1.288bn (up 7.6% in constant euros) despite the economic crisis hitting its two traditional markets of automotive and travel.
PB Week: Elections, ash and merging offices
The latest PB Week, the official blog from Professional Broking, the management magazine for insurance brokers.
Annual inflation rate rises again
According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), in the year to April, the consumer prices index (CPI) rose by 3.7%, up from 3.4% in March.
1 Answer Network expands CDL licensing deal
1 Answer Network has entered into a long term contract with software specialist Cheshire Data Systems (CDL).
Ferrari crash lands insurer with huge bill
According to press reports an MOT garage worker wrecked a £245,000 Ferrari on Saturday when he took it out for a test drive.
Garwyn appoints new CEO
Garwyn has appointed Stewart McCulloch as its new CEO with effect 1 June 2010.
Marsh creates networks leader role
Marsh has appointed Martyn Denney to the newly-created role of networks leader.
PB Week: Discussions, drinks and the CII's Steve Davis pool challenge - all at Biba 2010
Biba's conference and exhibition, which kicks off next Wednesday, gives us the chance to talk to carriers and brokers about what is going on in their world.
Fortis reports net loss in Q1
Fortis UK has announced that it lost £1.8m in the first quarter of this year and a non-life combined ratio of 110.2%.
GAB Robins increases counter fraud capability with the hire of ex-Teceris staff
GAB Robins has announced the appointment of Chris Lee as counter fraud and investigations service co-ordinator.
Markel reports Q1 improvements
Markel reported net comprehensive income of $134.5 million for the first quarter of 2010 compared to a comprehensive loss of $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2009.
Allianz launches e-cover notes for brokers
Allianz Retail has introduced free electronic cover notes for imarket registered brokers.
Fortis unveils ‘Ageas’ logo
Fortis has confirmed that shareholders have given the green light for the group to adopt the new name “Ageas”.
Bluefin warns on the impact of the Ministry of Justice reforms
Bluefin has called upon motor insurers to proceed with care when resolving road traffic accident claims.
Jelf appoints new insurance CEO
Jelf has announced the appointment of Phil Barton, group commercial director, to the newly created role of CEO of Jelf Insurance.