Articles by Chinwe Akomah
BlackRock recruits Leidtke for FIG role
BlackRock has appointed Patrick Liedtke, pictured, to lead its Financial Institutions Group in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Mitsui Sumitomo names new professional indemnity underwriter
Mitsui Sumitomo has promoted Stuart Wood, pictured, to class underwriter for professional indemnity in its professional lines operation.
FSA to investigate Lloyds Bank over PPI mis-selling
The Financial Services Authority has launched an investigation into the Lloyds Banking Group over payment protection mis-selling.
Former Marsh CEO Carnegie-Brown joins Aon
Aon UK has appointed has Bruce Carnegie-Brown as non-executive chairman, subject to FSA approval.
DAC Beachcroft unveils Scottish practice
DAC Beachcroft and Scottish insurance legal practice Andersons Solicitors have merged to form DAC Beachcroft Scotland.
Aviva urges government action on whiplash after Westminster meeting
Aviva claims director Dominic Clayden has called for the government to increase the small claims limit on whiplash cases to £5 000 just hours after attending a meeting with industry bosses and the Transport Select Committee.
Aspen recruits five MDs in management restructure
Aspen Re has appointed five new regional managing directors and three global product leaders as part of a management reshuffle.
FSJ nabs another Cobra director
FSJ Broking has appointed Cobra Broking's former strategic account manager Ray Heap as development director.
Canopius bounces back with 87% COR and £33m shareholder profit
Specialist insurer Canopius has posted an improved combined operating ratio of 87% for the first six months of the year, 38% better than last year.
Marsh moves in with Mercer in 'iconic' Glasgow building
Marsh has reloctated its Glasgow operations to HFD Group's G1 office building on George Square.
Commercial properties to become squatter target, policyholders warned
Commercial property owners have been warned that more squatters could attempt to bed down in their unoccupied buildings now that it is a criminal offence to trespass on residential properties.
Elite targets £3m premium with solicitors' PI proposition
Legal expenses provider and general insurer Elite Insurance has extended its specialist portfolio of services for the legal sector by launching professional indemnity insurance for solicitors.
RBS' Van Saun joins Lloyd's Franchise Board
Lloyd's has appointed Bruce Van Saun to independent non-executive director on the Lloyd's Franchise Board.
Merlin CEO Webster resurfaces at Morgan Sindall
Former Merlin chief executive Richard Webster has been appointed managing director at construction group Morgan Sindall just weeks after the loss adjuster went into administration.
AGCS boosts Africa footprint with new hire
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty is to establish a local presence in sub-Saharan Africa with the appointment of Delphine Maidou, pictured, as chief executive of its regional subsidiary AGCS of Africa.
Markel hires ex-RSA marine underwriter Cannock
Markel International has appointed Matthew Cannock, pictured, as marine underwriter for its Singapore office.
Charles Taylor to consider Merlin staff for new roles
Charles Taylor Company is in discussions with a number of ex-Merlin employees about potential new jobs in the business, following the demise of the loss adjuster earlier this month.
Charles Taylor sets timetable to boost international adjusting proposition
Charles Taylor Company has confirmed plans to enter the Latin America loss adjusting market before the end of 2012, just weeks after buying a majority stake in Saudi Arabia claims handling business Noble Inspection and Loss Adjusting.
Ocaso appoints Stemp as UK general manager
Spanish insurer Ocaso has named Tim Stemp as general manager of the UK arm.
Barbon promotes Armitage to director
Barbon Insurance Group has promoted Mark Armitage to director after group managing director Nick Sharp, pictured, resigned from the company.
LV Broker bolsters SME product range
LV Broker is relaunching its commercial SME product range leading with an enhanced offering specifically for owners of commercial properties.
Insured loss estimates hit $2bn as Hurricane Isaac hits Louisiana a second time
Catastrophe experts have suggested that insured losses from Hurricane Isaac could total $2bn after the tropical storm made a second landfall in the US state of Louisiana.
Charles Taylor revenue strong and steady at £53m despite 'subdued' claims environment
Insurance business Charles Taylor Company delivered a stable performance during the first half of the year, with a flat revenue of £53m (2011:£49.3m), thought to be due in part to a series of one-off charges and a "subdued" energy claims environment.
FSJ hires ex-Cobra boss for development director role
FSJ Broking, the London market division of Ink, has appointed Dave Truman as development director.