Articles by Chinwe Akomah
LFC Shield's Clayton quits agency
LFC Shield's underwriting director Simon Clayton has left the firm after four years.
Keelan Westall launches online property facility
UK wholesale property insurance broker Keelan Westall has launched a fully automated, web-based platform for residential property risks.
Thatcham launches vehicle damage assessors apprenticeship
Thatcham’s Automotive Academy has teamed up with Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors to launch the "first recognised" apprenticeship scheme for vehicle damage assessors in the UK.
Cuna launches free wage protection cover
Mutual insurance provider Cuna is to provide free wage protection to a million UK Credit Union members.
G Cube signs capacity deal with Munich Re
Renewable energy insurer G Cube has secured additional capacity from Munich Re to meet growing demand.
Axa Commercial goes live with management liability cover
Axa Commercial Lines has launched a management liability policy on Power Place.
RSA wins Home Retail pet insurance contract
RSA has been awarded a five-year contract by the Home Retail Group to be the sole provider of its pet insurance for Argos and Homebase.
Willis broker network welcomes 10 new members
Global insurance broker Willis has added 10 new members to its N2 broker network bringing the total membership to 34.
Underinsured commercial properties on the rise
A growing number of property owners are under insuring their buildings, according to analysis by Cadogan Keelan Westall.
Tokio Marine hires ex-RSA construction underwriter
Tokio Marine Europe has appointed David Wainwright to lead a new construction practice for the company in the UK.
Flood forces Essex residents out of homes
Around 30 homes were evacuated in Essex after water started gushing from a drain this morning.
Groupama commercial underwriters relocate to UK regions
Groupama has expanded its commercial team and moved key underwriters to different UK regions.
Ace appoints international accident and health team head
Ace has appointed Craig Parfitt to head up the analytics and management information team for its accident and health business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Helphire to investigate Autofocus cases
Credit hire company Helphire is to re-open and review its cases which used evidence from Autofocus with a view to making recoveries.
Aviva and Brit credit hire cases reach Court of Appeal
Seven credit hire cases involving Aviva and Brit are set to be heard in the Court of Appeal later this month, Post has learnt.
Former Autofocus employees face prison over 'doctored' credit hire evidence
“Flabbergasted” judges have granted Accident Exchange permission to apply to commit seven former Autofocus employees to prison for contempt of court.
Insurers face payouts over ‘tainted’ Autofocus reports
Major insurers face huge payouts to credit hirer Accident Exchange after a judge ordered “thousands” of cases involving “tainted” Autofocus reports to be heard by the Court of Appeal.
Ex DA Constable MD joins syndicate 2525
Whittington Capital Management syndicate 2525 has appointed Stephen Fitzgerald to develop business in UK regions not currently accessed through the Lloyd’s broker channel.
Lloyd's to spend £150m on modernisation plans
The Lloyd’s and London Market is considering a £150m overhaul of its processes in a bid to modernise operations but this could render Xchanging’s services redundant.
First Assist "regrets" lack of clarity on Laspo bill
Legal expenses provider First Assist has welcomed the six month delay to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders bill stating it was “a limited reprieve” for those making claims next year.
Thirty insurers linked to Costa Concordia disaster
More than 30 insurers are likely to carry the cost of stricken Costa Concordia cruise ship.
Newly acquired Chesterfield eyes further expansion
Lloyd’s broker Chesterfield, recently acquired by HW Kaufman Financial, plans to “more than double in size” in the next two years.
Websure completes R&Q Marine Services implementation
Specialist insurance software provider Websure has completed the implementation and launch of R&Q Marine Services which was formed when the yacht and marine trade teams portfolio was transferred from Underwriting Risk Services.
CILA launches young adjusters group
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters has launched a special interest group for young adjusting and claims personnel.