Articles by Chinwe Akomah
Fraud unit makes further arrests
The insurance fraud police unit has made a further five arrests - less than a month since its launch.
Questgates goes for gold with Olympics mitigation plan
Questgates is preparing for the Olympics and Paralympics with a raft of measures designed to mitigate the risk of any negative impact on its services resulting from the games.
Munich Re launches green energy risk cover
Reinsurer Munich Re has launched a new insurance product which covers the risk borne by operators that solar module output may, in the course of time, fall below the level guaranteed by a manufacturer which can no longer be held liable under its…
Companies still battling for "highly effective" ERM
Corporate leaders still have a long way to go to create an effective, risk-aware culture in their companies, according to research sponsored by Zurich.
Towergate hires ex-Paymentshield director
Towergate Insurance has appointed Neil Galjaard to the role of group change director.
Former Jubilee chief resurfaces at AG Dore syndicate 2526
The former chief executive of Jubilee managing agency Andreas Loucaides has joined AG Dore as syndicate operations and development director.
Solvency II vote pushed back to spring
The European Parliamentary vote on Omnibus II has been delayed until the spring, Post understands.
Jubilee launches download cover
Specialist Lloyd’s insurer Jubilee and underwriting agency iDigital have joined forces to develop and distribute the cover for downloaded content held on all forms of electronic equipment.
Aon shifts corporate HQ to London
Global broker Aon is to move its corporate HQ to London with the aim of gaining greater access to emerging markets and taking advantage of the strategic proximity to Lloyd's and the London market.
LV recruits for Bristol office
LV is recruiting 50 new staff for its Bristol office this quarter in a bid to expand its customer services division.
FSA recruit to help Capita clients prepare for twin peak regulation
A former Financial Services Authority boss is to use his knowledge of regulatory reform to help clients of Capita Commercial Insurance Services prepare for change.
Omega goes quiet on sale talks
Lloyd’s insurer Omega is refusing to comment on speculation that sale plans are on the backburner.
Names protest group calls for Lloyd's meeting over Equity censure
A Names protest group that was burdened with losses from Equity Syndicate’s 2007 account is seeking a meeting with the Lloyd’s Enforcement Board to discuss the findings of its investigation.
Gallaghers confirms Canopius underwriting move
The CEO of AJ Gallagher International has confirmed a team from Canopius’ UK underwriting division is set to join the broker, hailing it a “massive step” for OIM Underwriting.
Canopius underwriting team joins Gallagher
Former employees of Canopius’ UK underwriting household and personal property team are thought to have joined Arthur J Gallagher, Post has learnt.
Kiln CEO joins Lloyd's Franchise Board
CEO of Lloyd’s insurer Kiln, Charles Franks has been named as a non-executive director of the Lloyd’s Franchise Board.
Adrian Flux becomes first broker to sign up with tyre safety group
Adrian Flux has become the first insurance broker to sign up with safety campaigning group Tyre Safe.
Canopius boss and underwriting team to quit
Canopius UK household underwriting head Chris McGinn and a “certain members” of his team are to quit the firm.
PM health and safety war does not go far enough, says Garwyn CEO
Liability loss adjuster Garwyn has stated Prime Minister David Cameron’s attack on health and safety does not tackle the compensation culture.
AM Best: Reinsurance market "stable"
The reinsurance market remains stable despite “numerous challenges”, according to A.M. Best.
RBSI completes transfer of underwriting functions
RBS Insurance has completed the transfer of three of its general insurance underwriting functions into a single company in preparation for Solvency II.
Marsh and Amlin to work with new nuclear managing agent
A managing agent which claims to have brought the first new capacity to the global nuclear insurance market in more than a generation has been launched.
Deutsch replaces London on Beazley Furlonge board
Bob Deutsch has joined the board of Beazley Furlonge, the Lloyd's managing agency that forms part of Beazley, as a non-executive director.
CBG to insure carbon offsetting firm
CBG Insurance Brokers is to provide insurance for a firm which helps businesses offset their carbon footprint by providing carbon credits.