Articles by Chinwe Akomah
Tawa backs new London broker
Insurance service provider and run-off investor Tawa is backing a new London-based commercial lines broker that launched today.
LMA and government reach agreement on export licences
The Lloyd's Market Association has reached agreement with the UK government to speed up the authorisations Lloyd's and other London market underwriters need to insure the international movement of weapons and military equipment used by the United Nations.
Zurich makes two international promotions
Zurich has made two new appointments in its commercial market sector in Canada, and in the North America-based financial services group.
Credit hire: Groupama and MMA "close" to agreeing deal with Accident Exchange
Credit hire firm Accident Exchange is said to be "close" to reaching a compromise agreement with Groupama, Provident and MMA Insurance which used Autofocus to demonstrate that Accident Exchange's rates were too high.
Hiscox promotes Gott to HNW head
Specialist insurer Hiscox has appointed Justin Gott as head of art and private client for its UK and Ireland business.
Swinton creates 100 jobs in new policy deal with vehicle information firm
Motor insurer broker Swinton has created 100 call centre jobs by joining forces with vehicle information expert HPI to offer free comprehensive cover for seven days.
MGAA elects board and targets FSA regulation
The Managing General Agents Association has formed its first elected board with Reg Brown as chair.
Garwyn calls for "thorough" fraud investigation of claims to tackle compensation culture
Liability adjuster Garwyn has welcomed the government's initiatives to tackle the compensation culture following the insurance industry's meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron and business leaders.
THB buys AFL commercial wholesale account
THB has acquired AFL Insurance Brokers' UK commercial wholesale account.
Zurich and Travelers plead guilty to data protection breaches
Zurich, Travelers and FBD have pleaded guilty to illegally using social welfare information on individuals obtained through a private investigator.
Law firm unsurprised by FSA Cole depature
Pinsent Masons is "not surprised" by Financial Services Authority boss Margaret Cole's departure because Martin Wheatley was appointed to chief executive of consumer protection and markets authority last year.
FSA boss Margaret Cole quits
Financial Services Authority managing director and board member Margaret Cole will leave the organisation later this year after seven years to seek "a fresh challenge".
The Co-operative and Zurich keen to move on PM motor premium initiatives
The Co-operative is hopeful the insurance summit with Prime Minister David Cameron will lead to stamping out fraudulent personal injury claims while continuing to settle genuine ones.
Ingenie backs government's telematics measure
Telematics brand Ingenie has welcomed government plans to use technology to tackle spiralling motor insurance premiums.
Business continuity plans can save companies, Biba research reveals
New research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association and the Cabinet Office has revealed business continuity plans are likely to stop companies from failing after a major disruption such as a flood or fire.
Direct Line boss praises PM motor premiums meeting
Direct Line chief executive Paul Geddes hailed last night’s meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron as a “step in the right direction”.
Bearing Point hires former Ernst & Young consultant for insurance head role
Business consulting firm Bearing Point has appointed former Ernst & Young consultant Christopher Ling to head of insurance in the UK.
Law firm accuses PM motor premium war of limiting access to justice
Spencers Solicitors fears the Prime Minister's approach to tackling the rising cost of motor insurance will "chip away at the public's right to justice under the law".
Broker shows support for PM and insurer motor premiums meeting
Wales-based Motaquote has highlighted the significance of telematics ahead of the Association of British Insurers' meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron on rising motor insurance premiums.
Young Marmalade answers young driver premium problem
Specialist young driver insurer Young Marmalade has shown its scheme can reduce premiums for young drivers.
ABI to highlight insurer cost pressures at PM meeting
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the chance to tell Prime Minister David Cameron "the unacceptable cost pressures" insurers face at the Downing Street meeting this evening.
Axa to increase underinsured SME BI cover for free
Axa Commercial Lines is offering its combined policy product customers a premium waiver to help underinsured small and medium enterprises get back on their feet.
Autofocus Legal Action: Rival CHOs line up to take on insurers as Autofocus employees face prison
Long-running legal battle could bring the credit hire industry and the insurance industry closer together
Homeserve to scrap 200 jobs
Home emergency business Homeserve is to axe 200 jobs due to dwindling customer demand.