Emmanuel Kenning
Content editor, Insurance Age
Emmanuel is the content editor of Insurance Age and has over fifteen years 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
JLT swoops for Ace CFO
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) has appointed Mike Reynolds, currently chief finance officer at Ace European Group, as its finance director.
LV chief John O’Roarke reveals COR and growth targets
John O'Roarke, managing director of LV general insurance, has reacted to the news that the insurer lost broker business in the first half of 2012 by admitting its results were “two ticks and a cross” across its three elements.
GI profits flat at LV
LV has reported profits before tax of £53m for the first half of 2012, in line with the £52m achieved in the same period of 2011 for general insurance.
Hiscox returns to half-year profit
Hiscox has revealed a pre-tax profit of £125.8m for the first six months of the year, reversing a loss of £85.6m in the same period of 2011.
Aon sees profits fall
Aon has reported a 5% fall in profits for the second quarter of 2012 to $246m [£156.3m] compared to $258m in the same period of 2011.
First time tragedy, second time farce
Time to assume the position brokers. That’s right the one where you hold a pen over the cheque book and write out a big number for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
FSA publishes new rules on packaged accounts
Banks and building societies will have to check whether customers are eligible to claim on insurance cover before selling them a packaged bank account under new rules published by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Brit COR improves to 93.3%
The Brit Group has revealed a combined operating ratio of 93.3% in its half year results, an improvement from the 104.8% it posted in the same period of 2011.
BLG launches solar insurance product
Building and Land Guarantee (BLG) has launched Solar Shield, a new warranty designed to cover companies installing solar panels on their roofs.
FSA consults on new funding model review for the FSCS
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has proposed changes to the funding of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) which it claimed could reduce the likelihood of interim levies and offer firms more certainty in the level of fees they pay.
Hiscox launches global media, entertainment and events division
Hiscox has merged its operations in global media, entertainment and events with a new division to be headed up by Suzanne Kemble.
Cobra shareholders accept £7.3m offer
Cobra Holdings has received approval from shareholders totalling 98.05% of the company for the offer from Alto Intermediary Group.
Macmillan Sheikh delivers unoccupied property insurance scheme
Macmillan Sheikh has launched a scheme for unoccupied commercial and residential properties designed to offer cover to premises which are for sale, to let, undergoing renovation or in probate.
Pioneer to launch professional indemnity team
Pioneer Underwriting has confirmed the upcoming launch of Pioneer PI on 1 August to write international and US professional indemnity (PI) business.
Allianz teams up with Saracens
Allianz has taken on the sponsorship of Saracens rugby club whose home ground in Hendon will be named Allianz Park.
Aon appoints branch director for Birmingham
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed Stuart Hutchings as branch director for its Birmingham office as part of a longer-term investment in the region.
Aviva restructures Broker Independence Group offering
Aviva has confirmed that it will be using centres in Perth and Leicester to support the majority of members of its Broker Independence Group for their commercial lines requirements.
Collegiate swaps Hiscox for Canopius
Collegiate Underwriting has replaced Hiscox with Canopius for its professional indemnity range.
Bollington expands into medical devices sector
Bollington has confirmed that it is targeting business in the life sciences sector specifically aimed at the medical devices area with a twelve-strong team.
Late payment improves in insurance
Late payment of bills by firms in the insurance sector improved in the second quarter of 2012, although the situation is still worse than a year ago.
Towergate wins UKHCA account from Bluefin
Towergate Patrick has been appointed as the preferred insurance provider for the United Kingdom Homecare Association (UKHCA) replacing incumbent Bluefin.
Beazley swings back into profit
Beazley has reported a profit before income tax of $112.9m [£71.89m] for the six months ended 30 June 2012, reversing a loss of $24.2m in the same period of 2011.
NIG appoints new underwriting manager for Birmingham
NIG has appointed Paul Lovatt as area underwriting manager for its Birmingham office.
Lockton swoops for Zurich technology PI chief
Lockton has appointed Phil Mayes as senior vice president in the global technology and privacy practice, based in London.