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
PB Week: Betting on a hung parliament
I know of at least one ex-international rugby pundit who, when on television or hosting corporate events, checks his opinion research at the bookies.
QuestGates strengthens counter fraud team
Loss adjuster QuestGates has strengthened its counter fraud team with the appointment of Sally Maeers and Mark Woodhead.
Zurich plugs in new technology and telecommunications offering
The professional and financial lines team of Zurich in the UK has launched a new technology and telecommunications insurance product.
UK economic recovery continues but at slower rate
Figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown the gross domestic product of the UK grew by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2010.
Open GI reaches two million aggregator quotes a day level
Technology company Open GI has announced that it seen aggregator quotes rise to two million a day.
Markel International launches trade credit division
Specialist property and casualty insurer, Markel International, has launched a new trade credit division. The move follows the appointment of Ewa Rose in January 2010.
PB Week: Webinars and apple-pie
This week started with a new experience for me when I took part in my first ever webinar run by insurancejobs.co.uk, which focused on staff attraction and retention.
Experian reports rise in business insolvencies
The latest Insolvency Index from information services company Experian has revealed that the rate of business insolvencies in the UK rose to 0.114% in March.
QBE announces appointment of global head of distribution
QBE has announced the appointment of Terry Ibbotson as global head of distribution.
Coface to get French state fund aid for partial IPO
The French state is likely to lend a helping hand to investment bank Natixis in selling its credit insurance unit according to newswire Reuters.
Inflation climbs to 3.4%
Inflation in the year to March rose to 3.4% according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The Insurance Partnership expands in York
Independent insurance broker, The Insurance Partnership (TIP), has appointed Bob Blackburn, as association director of its office in Monks Cross.
HSB expands Midlands office
Specialist insurer HSB Engineering Insurance has appointed two development executives to help expand its presence in the Midlands.
QBE appoints two regional business heads
QBE has announced the appointment of two regional business heads to manage the ongoing development of its UK underwriting network.
Former CII president appointed FSCC chairman
The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC), has announced the appointment of Trevor Matthews as chairman.
UK growth forecast downgraded by Coface
Credit insurer Coface has increased its forecast for world growth to 3% but reduced its 2010 forecast for the UK to 1.1%.
Broker Network launches CountrywideComplete
Broker Network has announced the launch of CountrywideComplete, a new full membership proposition for Countrywide members.
Ace adds to trade credit team
Stuart James has been appointed head of trade credit, based in London, with effect from 1 June 2010.
Brown confirms 6 May as election date
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that the UK general election will be held on Thursday 6 May.
Brightside reports record year
AIM listed Brightside Group has announced record profits of £4.7m (2008 restated: £2.6m) after tax for 2009.
Tesco Bank agrees deal with CDL
Tesco Bank has agreed a five year deal with CDL to provide customer service centre and website software and services to support the Bank’s motor and household insurance lines.
Biba claims success with Electronic Motor Insurance Certificate
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has said it is “delighted” that changes which enable the electronic delivery of motor insurance certificates to customers are about to become law.
Garwyn appoints Rob Hill as commercial manager
Specialist liability adjuster Garwyn has appointed Rob Hill as commercial manager responsible for the development and expansion of Garwyn’s client base.
Green Insurance launches pet cover
The Green Insurance Company has expanded its personal lines portfolio with the introduction of a range of environmentally conscious pet insurance products.