Francis joined Insurance Day in 2022 as a reporter and within a year was promoted to deputy editor.

Francis joined from People Management magazine, where he was the news editor. Before that he was a reporter at Supply Management magazine. He has also contributed articles for The Guardian and the Frontline Club Charitable Trust.

He has a Master’s degree in international journalism from the University of London and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in politics and international relations from the University of Kent.

At Insurance Day, Francis supports the editor in the daily operations of the editorial team.