Articles by Chinwe Akomah
FCA told to act 'swiftly' on consumer complaints
The Financial Services Consumer Panel has urged the forthcoming Financial Conduct Authority to respond quickly to widespread consumer detriment.
BGL recruits new Fusion contact centre manager
BGL Group's Fusion Contact Centre Services business has appointed Jane Alexander as contact centre manager.
CILA and Bournemouth University launch loss adjusting qualification
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters and Bournemouth University have teamed up to launch a Master's loss adjusting degree in professional development.
Biba turnover jumps to £3.2m in 2011
The British Insurance Brokers' Association posted turnover of £3.2m for 2011, an increase of 14% on 2010.
BGL snaps up Dutch aggregator
BGL Group has acquired Dutch aggregator Verzekeringssite, further boosting its European footprint.
SMEs fear 'detrimental impact' of Eurozone crisis
More than one in 10 British SMEs have considered closing down in the past three months as a possible result of the economic situation, according to a new SME Risk Index from global insurer Zurich.
GAB Robins graduates experience weather claims surge response
GAB Robins' graduate recruits will start work more than a month ahead of the original September start date to experience handling the recent surge in weather-related claims.
Escott quits Capita
Capita's general insurance managing director, Brent Escott, pictured, has left the business by "mutual agreement" after seven months in the job.
Endsleigh teams up with Open GI
Endsleigh Business Insurance Services has begun using technology firm Open GI's new software platform which produces policy quotes in minutes.
Confused unveils new telematics service and TV advert
Confused has launched new telematics service with five insurers and is due to go live with a sixth, Hastings Direct, tomorrow.
Law firms attack mesothelioma victims scheme for excluding other asbestos sufferers
Law firms have attacked the government's plans for a mesothelioma victims support scheme that excludes other asbestos sufferers.
Apil: Mesothelioma scheme is 'missed opportunity'
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has spoken of its disappointment that the government's proposal for a support scheme for mesothelioma victims "stops short" of providing full compensation.
Axa and Accident Exchange head to court over Autofocus evidence
Three Autofocus test cases involving Axa are to be heard in the Court of Appeal in a three-day hearing in October.
DWP launches insurer-funded support scheme for mesothelioma victims
Newly diagnosed victims of mesothelioma who are unable to claim compensation because they cannot trace a liable employer or employers’ liability insurer will receive help from today through an insurer-funded support scheme.
Hiscox combines media, entertainment and events operations
Specialist insurer Hiscox has merged its global media, entertainment and events operations in response to the changing nature of the sector.
Macmillan Sheikh unveils unoccupied properties scheme
Specialist broker and underwriting agent Macmillan Sheikh has launched a scheme for unoccupied commercial and residential properties.
Cobra shareholders accept Alto offer
Alto Intermediary's recommended cash offer to acquire Cobra has received more than 98% acceptance from the broker's shareholders.
Clyde & Co partner goes live with new City law firm
David Coupe, pictured, former partner at Clyde & Co and Ince & Co, has launched a new City law firm focused on representing the intermediated insurance market.
Insured losses 'low' as Typhoon Vincente sweeps through China
Up to 37 people are dead and 700 homes were flooded after Beijing was devastated by the heaviest rainfall to hit the city since 1951.
Scrap Metal Dealers bill passes second reading
The insurance industry is one step closer to seeing tighter laws in place against "wanton" acts of metal theft after the House of Commons voted for a Private Member's Bill to go through to the committee stage.
LAS chairman Posner retires
LAS Claims Management chairman Howard Posner, pictured, has stepped down following a management restructure to position LAS for further business growth.
Aria Assistance teams up with Ageas and Aviva on emergency help products
The newly-independent Europ Assistance team Aria Assistance is working with a host of major insurers providing policyholders with commercial and personal lines emergency services.
Compare the Market wins Corrie sponsorship deal
Aggregator giant Compare the Market has secured a three-year deal to become the new sponsor of the popular soap Coronation Street.
Towers Watson promotes Howard to insurance and reinsurance global leader
Towers Watson has appointed Ross Howard, pictured, to global leader for its insurance and reinsurance brokerage business effective from 1 October.