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
Hester appointed CEO at RSA
RSA Insurance has appointed Stephen Hester as group chief executive on an annual salary of £950,000 excluding performance bonuses.
Carole Nash launches multi-car classic policy
Broker states new policy comes as a response to feedback.
Biba continues its travels with Tokio Marine
Trade body renews holiday travel scheme for a further three years.
Editor’s letter - February 2014
“There is no doubting the sincerity of the IBSC wanting to have a positive impact. But questions have been raised about the clarity of the objectives”
MG Octagon car club partners with Peter James
Peter James Insurance and Stewart Miller Insurance has been chosen as an official insurance partner for MG Octagon car club.
Sir John Major and Karren Brady among Biba 2014 conference speakers
Conference to be hosted by Jon Snow of Channel 4.
Profile: Opening up Axa
On the third anniversary of Amanda Blanc’s appointment as chief executive of Axa commercial lines Emmanuel Kenning finds out what the insurer is pushing for next and why investing in broker relationships is important
Ilford broker W B Baxter achieves chartered status
Essex-based W B Baxter has been awarded chartered insurance broker status by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
Avanti adds Longdon as product chief
Ex-Saga recruit tasked with expanding product range of travel insurance specialist.
What The Papers Say - January 2014
Jonathan Swift, editor in chief at Insurance Age, joins the title’s deputy editor Andrew Pearce for the latest edition of What The Papers Say.
Roundtable round-up
Insurance Age and a panel of experts discuss the lessons learned from 2013 and what to look forward to in 2014.
Another FSCS fee hike
This week brokers were hit by a predicted 15% increase in the FSCS levy for 2014/15.
Peter James partners with automobile club
The Midland Automobile Club (MAC) has chosen Peter James Insurance as its official insurance partner.
Record fall in motor insurance premiums
AA Index sees prices fall but company predicts decreases will end in 2014.