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
Manchester critical of Simply Business’ cyber stance
Simply Business CEO previously slammed “poor” products when explaining why the firm does not sell the cover.
Marsh unveils Marsh-JLT Specialty plans
Lucy Clarke to be president of new combined unit when takeover completes.
Jade Insurance teams up on health insurance with sports focused My Club
Broker partners with the organisation which is supported by Sam Allardyce, Sol Campbell, Chubby Chandler, Lawrence Dallaglio, Adrian Morley, Chris Sheasby and Michael Vaughan.
Video: In Person with Allianz's Jacob Abboud
The insurer's CIO faces the camera for the quick-fire quiz.
In Person: Allianz Insurance’s chief information officer, Jacob Abboud
On being a technological company, what it has changed for brokers and customers as well as what is coming next.
Broker Expo: Panel discussion on world class customer focus
Service, training, recruitment and learning from mistakes all come under the microscope.
Liiba responds to speculation of Brexit deal for financial services
The Times has reported that PM Theresa May has reached an agreement with the EU.
FCA points to “remarkable” insurer failings as it launches “fundamental” market review
Chris Woolard on why the regulator felt it had to act.
FCA boss’ CEO letter warns of failures, dual pricing and risk of discrimination
Andrew Bailey sends pricing practices warning.
FCA to tackle dual pricing in general insurance market study
Chief executive highlights it will consider “all possible remedies” to make the market work for consumers.
Reich makes first buy for years with LJM Insurance Brokers deal
Takeover adds £4m of gross written premium to the group.
Liberty responds to being hit by £5.3m FCA fine
Insurer no longer sells mobile phone insurance to new customers.
FCA fines Liberty Mutual £5.3m
Watchdog hits insurer for failures in its oversight of mobile phone insurance claims and complaints handling.
Average ICO data breach fine doubles to nearly £150,000 in 12 months
Increase a “wake up call” for businesses says law firm RPC.
FCA issues third insurance scam warning in three weeks
Regulator tells public to be “especially wary” of dealing with Youcompareinsurance.
LV signals expanded appetite with four more partnerships
Marmalade, Safeguard, Verex and Home & Legacy switch to the insurer.
The Blog Spot: Why #20Now for IPT might not be the only broker issue of the Budget
Ah, the pre-Budget blog. Where nothing is wrong and nothing is right because it’s all ifs, buts and maybes in the exciting game of “imagine if”.
AA reports flat home insurance premiums for Q3 2018
The cost of insuring a home “remains remarkable value for money”.
Simon Cooter ready for next challenge as starting gun fired to find his replacement
Outgoing Covéa boss predicts technology will change the industry more in the next five years than it has done in the previous 30.
Covéa boss Simon Cooter to leave in 2019
Commercial lines and HNW leader joined the business in 2013.